Address- Strong 12.75% super | Career advancement | 9/10-day fortnight
- Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards | Ongoing training
- Professional Mentoring | Competitive Salary
Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
About your new role:
Currently, Energy Queensland has multiple permanent opportunities for Protection Systems Technicians to be located at Geebung. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for performing technical work including fault diagnosis and co-ordination of activities in the Secondary Systems work area. You will work under limited supervision and utilise technical principles, practices, techniques, and human relation skills. You will also be required to carry out high and low voltage testing, commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance on protection, control, communications, and metering equipment. Additionally, you will undertake installation, testing, repair and commissioning tasks limited to complex electrical system components.
The remuneration for your new role is from $106k - $127k plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight and from $134k - $147K plus 12.75% super for a 10-day fortnight.
Why choose to work for us?
Its an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:
- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
- Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
- Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
- Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
- A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
- Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
About you:
Working as the Protection Systems Technician you will bring demonstrate knowledge and experience in the secondary systems area, coupled with the ability to provide leadership and technical support to individuals and teams. Additionally, you will possess:
- Electrical trade qualification with completion of relevant training and recognised experience.
- Relevant qualification (Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma) or equivalent.
- Responsibility for the provision of a safe work environment through the identification, development, and implementation of risk control measures.
- Current 'C' class open drivers’ licence.
- Ability to travel to undertake work and participate in an on-call roster.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.
- Team player attitude with confidence to develop good working relationships in a large team.
Most importantly, you will strongly align with our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow - We Deliver.
About us:
Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.
If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your motivation for the role.
Applications close: 12.00pm, Thursday 11 April 2024
For further information please contact the Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor on 0474 011 ***.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.
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