Job Description
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 recent 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 good 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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Competitive remuneration, including site allowances + 13.5% superannuation.
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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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📌 Substation Maintenance Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Power WA
📍 New South Wales