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About the role
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician - SCADA to join our Transmission Services South East team. This role will be based from Jindabyne, Bega, Moruya, Queanbeyan or Goulburn.
The Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician - SCADA will be exposed to and may be responsible for the coordination/management of the construction and maintenance of Zone Substations and the installation, commissioning and testing of Zone Substation equipment.
Key responsibilities
- Construction and Maintenance of Zone Substations
- Installation, commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation equipment
- Maintain and commission network protection and control systems (Intermediate and Complex)
- Inspect, test, analyse and prepare reports regarding the nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards
- Access, use and analyse computerised systems to operate remote equipment
- Carrying out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage Engineering Services
- Operate plant and equipment associated with Zone Substations in a safe manner
- Coordinate the development of business strategies, planning, budget forecasting and policy development
About You
Ideally, you will have hands-on experience in designing, maintaining, and deploying SCADA systems. However, we welcome all candidates who possess a solid understanding of Zone Substations. As an experienced Substation Electrician, you should demonstrate your skills through relevant qualifications or past work experience. Keep in mind that this role may require travel, and you should be open to working away from your base location when necessary.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Diploma in ESI - Power System with preferred electives in Protection and Testing would be desirable or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
- Drivers Licence
- Qualified Supervisors Certificate
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
- Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Basic skills in computer operations
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate electronically in writing and liaise with stakeholders and customers in an amicable manner.
Why Essential Energy
As an Essential Energy team member, you'll enjoy such benefits as;
- 16% Superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Access to join the Fitness Passport Program
- Regular overtime and travel paid at penalty rates
- Regular LAHA paid at ATO rates, home on weekends
- Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and other tools of the trade
- Relocation assistance on offer as per Essential Energy policy
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Opportunities to complete additional training including Cert IV and V Diplomas
For information on our employee benefits (such as overtime and penalty rates, tools and relocation assistance) please visit our careers page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contact Wayne Douch Zone Substation Field Manager on 0417 696 605.
Applications close on 26 March 2024 at 11:55pm
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