Distribution Worker

Ready for a lifestyle change? Like to spend your weekends fishing, camping and exploring pristine beaches? Relocate to the beautiful town of Broome, WA.

• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness.
• Relocation package for you & your family, including housing, a competitive salary and generous location allowance.
• Work in an emerging tech space including Stand Alone Power Systems (SPS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Work throughout Western Australia's beautiful West Kimberley region.

What is your new role about?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Distribution Worker (Line Worker/Cable Jointer) to join our high performing team located in Broome. Reporting to the Works Delivery Manager, the primary function is to carry out capital, maintenance, and customer funded projects safely, efficiently, and professionally, throughout Horizon Power's West Kimberley footprint.

Your New Role Will Include:

• Completing work in accordance with relevant instructions and standards.
• Completion of data and commissioning sheets (paper and electronic).
• Taking part in an afterhours On-Call roster.
• Operating plant and equipment in accordance with qualifications and standards.
• Actively contributing to a personal and corporate safe working environment.

Our new Distribution Power Worker will have:

• Certificate III Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) - Distribution Powerline qualification or Australian Line Worker Trade qualification equivalent.
• Drivers Licence HR minimum (prepared to transfer to a WA Heavy Vehicle Licence).
• White Card.
• High Risk Licences: EWP/WP, Forklift (FL), Dogman (DG), Rigging (RB).
• Current First Aid/Senior First Aid & CPR.

Desirable:

• High Voltage Glove and Barrier Qualification.
• High Voltage / Low Voltage Cable Jointing Qualification.
• C2 Crane HRWL.
• Low Voltage & High Voltage Switching qualifications and experience.
• Current Pole Top rescue, EWP Rescue, EWP Emergency Decent Device/Escape.

We value the importance of First Nations culture. We are privileged to work with, live alongside and provide services to the people who first understood the energy of this land. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Be a part of something amazing for Western Australia
Being a part of the Horizon Power team is about building a better future for regional Western Australia. Our regional presence and proud history of delivering energy solutions for regional communities means we are uniquely positioned to respond to the challenge of climate change and lead the way towards a low carbon, renewable energy future.

What's on the Horizon for you?

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Additional 3 days of Private Leave.
• 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Special family leave of up to 10 days paid, non-cumulative.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.

Our focus is on people, safety and wellbeing. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

Take your next step
If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high performing team and organisation this could be the role for you.

Click on the Apply button below to start your potential journey with Horizon Power. Applications close on 7 March 2024. Horizon Power reserves the right to close the advertising earlier than the closing date.