Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician

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About the role  

We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician, to join our Transmission South West team. Preferred locations would be within the Riverina or South West areas of NSW. 

The Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician will be responsible for undertaking High Voltage test work, looking after the Southern area of NSW . The tasks completed are not limited to but include the High Voltage testing of MEWP's used for Live Line work, live line equipment, HV operating equipment such as operating sticks & earths, insulating mats etc. This work is completed to a schedule to maintain compliance. 

This role will include a lot of travel and working away from home throughout the week. 

About You

You will be an experienced Electrician able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role. You will have experience in complying with and promoting Occupational Health and Safety values, environmental needs, quality needs and in the practice of the technical aspects of the Zone Substation Senior Technician role. This position will involve travel, willingness to work away. 

About You

You will be an experienced Zone Substation Electrician able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role. You will have experience in complying with and promoting Occupational Health and Safety values, environmental needs, quality needs and in the practice of the technical aspects of the Zone Substation Senior Technician role. This position will involve travel, willingness to work away. 

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Trade qualified Electrician with a current electrical licence 
• Driver’s licence 
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate 
• Diploma in ESI Power Systems with preferred electives in Testing Systems (desirable) 
• High voltage, transmission or power systems experience (desirable) 
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment 
• Basic skills in computer operations
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate electronically in writing and liaise with stakeholders and customers in an amicable manner.

Why Essential Energy 

As an Essential Energy team member, you’ll enjoy such benefits as;

• 16% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Access to join the Fitness Passport Program
• Regular overtime and travel paid at penalty rates  
• Regular LAHA paid at ATO rates, home on weekends 
• Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and other tools of the trade 
• Relocation assistance on offer as per Essential Energy policy 
• Paid parental leave for eligible team members
• Opportunities to complete additional training including Cert IV and V Diplomas 

For information on our employee benefits (such as overtime and penalty rates, tools and relocation assistance) please visit our Employee Benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.  

Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD. 

Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important. 

Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.  

For further information please contact Neil McCallum Zone Substation Field Manager on 0419 251 421. 

Applications close on 10 September 2024 at 11:55pm      

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