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Substation Maintenance Technician – Permanent - Picton Depot

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This position is responsible for providing expert technical support, advice, training, and project coordination in the fields of testing, commissioning and / or maintenance of transmission / distribution equipment and providing recommendations in relation to new technologies, system faults, maintenance, and secondary services on networks facilities.

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This position may also be required to take on specific duties regarding On-Load Tap Changer (OLTCs).

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Based at our Picton Depot, in the South-West WA region (close to Bunbury).

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Your Role in Action

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- In performing this role, the incumbent is required to contribute to an inclusive, effective, and safe working environment by taking responsibility for his / her decisions and behaviours, and the consequences of these.
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- Western Power's regulatory obligation to provide a safe and reliable network is dependent on timely delivery of a cost-efficient return of faulted plant to service.
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- Maintaining and contributing to a safe working environment.
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- Manage own allocated workload while coordinating technical work and training attendance across work groups.
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- Perform or coordinate complex technical work on Western Power networks.
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- Make the best use of assigned resources such as plant, labour hire resources and contract service providers to meet planned outputs.
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- Make the best use of assigned resources to meet planned outputs, while sustaining high attention to detail levels.
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- Provide specialist guidance and share technical knowledge and experience to others within the immediate and wider teams.
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What Makes You a Great Fit

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- Completion of a Trade qualification.
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- Current Electrical Workers License.
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- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
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- Demonstrated extensive technical experience, preferably in the Networks business.
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- Extensive knowledge of networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
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- Proven experience in managing conflict resolution with positive communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Experience with continuous improvement, training, and coaching techniques.
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- Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency.
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By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

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- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
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- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
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- An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
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Applications close on 25 August 2026.

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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As aWORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through ourReconciliation Action Plan andDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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📌 Substation Maintenance Technician (Bunbury)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Bunbury