Power Systems Protection Technician

Do 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 Power Systems Protection Technician, on a permanent full-time basis.

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters, the depot offers an excellent on-site café, end of trip facilities including secure bicycle storage and freshening up rooms. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

About this role

As the Power Systems Protection Technician, you will be required to carry out commissioning and maintenance activities associated with the Transmission and Distribution Power System Protection Systems both within and external to the Western Power Business. In this role, you will also be required to:

• Develop medium level complexity work scopes and schedules for internal and external secondary systems work.
• Plan, supervise, coordinate, and carry out activities associated with the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of secondary equipment and systems.
• Carry out technical inspections, prepare reports with recommendations and or arrange necessary action.
• Manage medium level CAPEX and OPEX projects in accordance with estimate, quality, resources and timing.
• Carry out medium level complexity specialist technical tasks.
• Perform medium complexity secondary systems activities for own team and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice on protection circuit maintenance and processes of medium level complexity.
• Commission medium level system impact protection circuits and primary plant without supervision
• Check, assess designs, calculations, estimates, specifications, working drawings and schedules.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Current "A" Grade Electrical Workers Licence - essential
• At least 5 to 7 years or more strong experience in the field protection environment relative to maintenance and commissioning activities
• A solid understanding of both the Transmission & Distribution operational system configurations and requirements.
• Experience in Protection maintenance and commissioning inspection and testing practices.
• Sound understanding of Secondary equipment maintenance practices.
• Sound understanding of Secondary equipment commissioning practices.
• Sound understanding of IEC61850 based substation automation.
• Knowledge of Western Powers work standards and practices.
• Complete knowledge of and compliance with Safety regulations and practices.
• Valid WA Driver's License Class C or C-A

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.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 15 March 2024.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply' button.