Address- Diverse, inclusive and supportive team
- Attractive and competitive salary package with 15.5% superannuation
- Opportunities available in in Tamworth, Orange and Wagga
About the opportunity
This is an exciting career opportunity within the Energy Industry, where you can be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
As a Transmission Line Technician at Transgrid, you will be responsible for practical and technical expertise in Transmission Line work including inspection, maintenance, repairs and construction of Transmission Lines assets, including the connection of renewable energy to the Network.
You will actively:
- Ensure plant, tools and equipment and sufficient for a planned task and are ready and available prior to commencement of work, including equipment hire and associated mobile plant
- Manage jobs under your control to ensure safe and effective completion of work to defined requirements (scope, cost, time, and quality)
- Communicate in a clear and timely manner with all team leaders, site managers and other stakeholders, ensuring that relevant and appropriate information is provided
- Complete work and ensure that clear, completed and organised documentation is retained in relevant systems and further work is logged as appropriate
- Prepare detailed reports on failures or condition concerns of work
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure work is completed to a satisfactory standard and in a timely manner and be accountable for delivery of construction and maintenance tasks to meet delivery expectations and budget
- Develop and maintain capabilities to perform the installation, maintenance and repair of Transmission Line assets in accordance with the relevant work instructions, policies and procedures
- Assist in the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior Transmission Line Technicians and provide performance feedback to assist in development and performance management
- Develop and maintain the capabilities to provide standby services for Transmission Line asset emergency incidents, including loss of supply
- Develop leadership capabilities to carry out work safely and effectively
- Work and operate in a manner which supports the Health and Safety outcomes of our people and our business
A career at Transgrid includes:
- An attractive and competitive starting salary package
- A friendly and open team oriented culture
- An exciting and rewarding place to work
- 15.5% Superannuation
- 9-day fortnight
- A flexible workplace and leave provisions to encourage a healthy work/life balance
- 20 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption)
- 2 weeks Other Parent Leave
- Annual picnic day (additional day off)
- 18 days’ personal leave (sick / carer’s leave)
- Moving leave
- Emergency/disaster leave
- Access to wellbeing program, social club and welfare fund
- Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport
- Annual health checks, flu shots, skin checks, lung checks
- Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles (subject to ATO requirements)
- Employee Support Networks including, Energise (supporting women at Transgrid), Rise (employees who identify as LGBTQIA+) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees)
To be considered, you must have:
- Possession of an appropriate qualification;
- Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead, or equivalent
- Transmission and/or distribution line trade experience
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Ability to interpret schematic drawings
- Knowledge in the application of WHS and environmental legislation relative to duties of the position
- Sound interpersonal skills (including written and oral communication)
- Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of computer packages such as Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel.
- Ability to work in a team environment and work autonomously
- Strong safety culture
- Appreciation and sensitivity of difference and diversity
- Ability to travel and spend substantial time working away from home and base location, dependent on the work demands of the organisation
Who we are
Transgrid is seeking motivated, goal oriented, committed and agile individuals to join our team.
At the heart of the National Electricity Market, our high voltage transmission network connects more than 3.5 million homes and businesses across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to deliver safe and reliable electricity.
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.
Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.
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.
Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.
Applications close on Sunday 4th February 2024
Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received.
