Address Attention job seekers - Energy Queensland is calling! Our Engineering division has a permanent opportunity for a Senior Protection Engineer. Prepare for an exciting opportunity to ensure that operational needs are fulfilled, play an important part in complex engineering projects, and lead the implementation of advanced solutions that improve network efficiency.
Why choose to work for Energy Queensland?
It’s 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 12.75% superannuation 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 the capacity to build and grow your skills.
Healthy work life balance with the option to WFH, 2 days per week and ad hoc as required.
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 a 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.
Grow professionally with full access to LinkedIn Learning.
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About the role Join us as a Senior Protection Engineer, where you will provide leadership in diverse engineering activities in the dynamic Protection and Earthing Department. The role will embrace the delivery of operational outcomes, and innovation, drive process improvement, and collaborate with fellow experts to bring fresh ideas to the table. The successful candidate will have the expertise as a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) to empower effective delivery design and calculations for electrical network protection to impact our department's objectives significantly. The Senior Protection Engineer will provide technical supervision and advise stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legislation and Energy Queensland policies. The role requires dedication to achieve department goals efficiently, utilise resources and implement innovative work methods.The role will analyse data, provide technical direction, and mentor team members, fostering growth to shape a sustainable energy future and unlock the team's true potential. About you The ideal candidate for this role shall hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, qualifying for membership in the Institution of Engineers Australia Professional Engineering category. You are also a registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ); desirable qualifications include postgraduate degrees in related engineering or IT fields and business, management, or leadership. You should have demonstrated experience developing team members through supervision, coaching, and mentoring and will possess expert knowledge of engineering calculations and analysis techniques for Protection Systems. You have strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills to review and approve recommendations, engineering reports, and technical documentation. You are results-driven and focused on process efficiency and future systems integration. Additionally, you have experience in investigating and recommending new technologies and systems. You exhibit strong leadership capabilities, promoting change, innovation, and improved performance and are skilled at collaboration to build relationships and motivate others. Your commitment to personal capability and development towards continuous learning will benefit team colleagues and the wider team. Join our supportive community of passionate professionals, where everyone's unique talents are celebrated. About usErgon Energy Network and Energex are part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our ‘poles and wires’ businesses, delivering electricity across Queensland. 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.Do you want to be part of the renewable energy future? To pursue your application with us, we kindly request that you click on the "Apply" button located above, which will direct you to our website. For more information about this role, click on the "Position Description" link located at the bottom of our webpage. Please note that we have one permanent opportunity and applications close 5pm, Sunday 21 January 2024. If you have any questions or require assistance at any point, please contact our Recruitment Advisor, Alisha Benson on 0400 557 913.
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