Address Are you an Electrical Tradesperson or Trade Assistant who’s looking to make a difference? Join our team and help us in advancing the energy transition towards net zero while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, career growth and a strong focus on safety, diversity and inclusion.We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Linesperson or Power Worker (Trade Assistant) with Crane Operator experience to join our Travelling Crew located in Mackay.
This position requires you to reside in Mackay. The position does not offer fly-in/fly-out or drive-in/drive-out options. What’s on offer:It’s an exciting time to join us. If you’re ready for a rewarding career that makes a difference, consider us for your next career move and you will experience:Remuneration:
Electrical Fitter Mechanic - from $93,712 per annum + 12.75% Superannuation.
Linesperson - from $89,299 per annum + 12.75% Superannuation.
Power Worker (Trade Assistant) - from $78,398 per annum + 12.75$ Super.Other Benefits:
Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
Strong 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 capacity to build and grow your skills.
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 the role:As a Linesperso, you will:
Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Linesperson, or
Be trade qualified with a Queensland Live Line authorisation.
Construct, maintain and repair overhead, high and low voltage electrical distribution and sub-transmission systems, street lighting mains and customer service lines.
As an Electrical Fitter Mechanic, you will:
Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic licence (experience in line work and/or HV cable jointing preferred)
Install, repair, commission and maintain various items of electrical equipment and plant.
As a Power Worker (Trade Assistant), you will:
Be a key contributor to the team, assisting our tradespersons with the construction, maintenance and associated activities on our overhead and underground electrical networks.
Have experience in safety observing and the ability to actively identify and implement risk control measures where needed.
Desirable:
WP High Risk Licence - operate Elevated Work Platform
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
20t Slew Crane Licence
Forklift Truck Licence
About you:Critical to your success in the role, is your:
Availability for call out and emergency work.
Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.
Current ‘C’ class open Drives Licence.
You must be prepared to work away from home for extended periods of time as you will be required to regularly travel throughout the Northern region of Queensland.
Appointment will be on a 9-day fortnight, however, you will be required to work on a 10/4 fortnightly roster and work a reasonal amount of overtime as required.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical as part of the selection process.About us:Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland, you might know our operational brands – Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika.Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our ‘poles and wires’ businesses, delivering electricity to communities across Queensland and we’re 100% owned by the state. As a group, we’re growing rapidly and a key partner in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.Ready to apply?Click the Apply button. Your application should include a current resume which highlights your experience and suitability for the role.Applications with close at 5.00pm, Tuesday 06 February 2024.We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
