AddressDo you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Network Control Manager at our Perth Office on a Permanent Full Time basis.
About this role
As the Network Control Manager, you will be accountable for managing the Network Control Area, which is responsible for the 24x7 operation of the transmission and distribution network, which forms part of the vast majority of the Southwest Interconnected Network (SWIN). This includes the following key accountabilities:
- Distribution network real-time network monitoring, control, and the safe and reliable operation of the entire network within limits.
- Transmission real-time network monitoring and control, network contingency and security events as well as responding to contingency events to prevent cascading failures.
- Process owner for Trouble Call incident management including customer restoration prioritisation and outage restoration times to assist customers recover from supply interruptions.
- To perform the role of Western Power Incident Controller (EMT)
- Liaison with external stakeholders, customers, and external emergency service organisations.
- Delivery and execution of transmission and distribution planned and unplanned switching work.
About you
We’re seeking someone from within our workforce with experience and attributes that include:
- Electrical trade or related technical background
- Diploma or equivalent
- Degree qualifications in Engineering or related discipline – desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in management - desirable
- Extensive and accumulative Power System and Control practices experience and knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Demonstrated people management skills with ability to motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Developed stakeholder and communication skills
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Excellent facilitation/ negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
Important information
We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.
We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.
Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
Applications close on 29th April 2024.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
