Planning Officer

Company description:

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

Job description:

• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Access to corporate discounts | Fitness Passport | EAP
• Based in Sydney - Eastern Creek/ Newcastle

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Planning officer to join the Network Operations team at Transgrid.

You will be responsible for supporting the operation of Transgrid's High Voltage network by facilitating safe access for work on High Voltage apparatus. This is achieved through application of outage planning processes, tools and operational documentation.

The position reports to the Operations Planning Manager. The qualities, that the incumbent is required to demonstrate, include:

• Review outage plans and contribute to scheduling, sequencing or co-ordination to minimise impacts to the High Voltage Network
• A good understanding of the outage requirements and potential outage impacts on both internal and external customers.
• High proficiency in adopting a thorough systematic approach using computer-based tools, operational processes, understanding of safety systems and knowledge of high voltage equipment to deliver timely response to access requests.

About you

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge and experience of the function and operating characteristics of high-voltage transmission equipment and the associated control, protection and communication systems and auxiliary supply systems.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance and construction work and a thorough understanding of high voltage, low voltage and mechanical systems in the network.
• An understanding of outage implications on market participants and TransGrid's obligations.
• Knowledge in relation to the application of Safe Systems of Work and how these can be applied in order to allow safe and efficient access to the High Voltage system to perform work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use Windows-based computer applications.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, workplace flexibility and generous parental leave.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions - from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it's your turn to make it happen.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Monday 11th March 2024.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.