Asset Engineer - Secondary Systems

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package based on experience. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible and remote working arrangements including regular work from home
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

South Australia is at the forefront of the global transition to clean energy by leading the integration of renewables across the industry to support Australia's pursuit of 100% net renewables by 2030.

We're searching for an Asset Engineer to join our dynamic Secondary Systems team. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and reliable network by providing technical expertise for our protection and control systems. You will have a basic understanding of engineering design, testing, installation and commissioning as well as data acquisition and monitoring from power quality monitoring devices. Success in this role is characterised by inquisitiveness and the ability to think holistically and creatively in planning and problem solving.

These activities will require:

• A basic understanding of Secondary Systems design and application practices as well as an understanding of asset life cycle management principles
• Developing knowledge of transmission system components, performance and operation
• An awareness of installation, commissioning and testing principles and requirements
• Developing knowledge of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard and Operability assessment (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Awareness of legislated industry requirements (National Electricity Rules, ESCOSA, OTR, AEMO Guidelines)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or relevant discipline) with a strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• A basic understanding of Secondary Systems design and application practices
• Minimum 2+ years experience or exposure to an Engineering related role
• A curious mind that gets excited by technical challenges
• Passion for problem solving and thinking holistically
• Current drivers licence (essential)

Please apply online via our careers page before Friday, 23 February 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

Position Descriptions can be obtained by clicking here.