• Flexible, hybrid & dynamic working environment
• Sound technical knowledge in Transmission Line Assets
• Access to corporate discounts | EAP | Fitness Passport

Who we are

Transgrid is at the forefront of leading Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. We are the backbone of the National Electricity Market, and we are pursuing a nation-changing portfolio of infrastructure projects that will accelerate the decarbonisation of our economy.

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 offers 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 policies outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the Asset Management team at Transgrid as the Senior Transmission Line Strategy Engineer . The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of the renewal and maintenance strategies and plans for Transgrid’s high voltage transmission lines assets in order to achieve best practice performance and effectively balance cost, risk, performance over the entire asset lifecycle.

You will provide technical direction and advice to the organisations future need for augmentation and development of the Transmission Lines assets.

In the role of the Senior Transmission Line Strategy Engineer you will also:

• Develop renewal and maintenance strategies and plans for Transgrid’s Transmission Lines asset in line with Transgrid’s Asset Management System
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of Transmission Lines renewal and maintenance strategies to achieve optimal performance and cost efficiencies over the entire lifecycle of the assets
• Develops and applies Asset Information System strategies and plans that relate to transmission lines assets, including development and review of asset health index, probability of failure and consequence models
• Analyses and reports on asset performance, based on condition, risk, inspection results, testing programs, financial data and implement into asset strategies
• Develop needs, analyse options, and prepare business case required for the management of the performance of transmission lines and cables assets in accordance with the Prescribed Capital Investment Process.
• Investigate, report, and implementation of new technologies to improve asset performance assessment and management.
• Reviews technical standards for the design and construction of transmission lines assets
• Leads or provide input into investigations of equipment failures and performance of transmission lines and cables assets and provides recommendation reports covering safety, environment, reliability and liability issues.
• Supports the management of transmission lines equipment spares through policies and strategies for procurement, location and distribution
• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and build positive relationships

Skills & Experience

What we expect from you:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering with extensive experience in engineering practice related to transmission lines and cables design, maintenance, construction and asset management
• Sound technical knowledge of the design, construction, operation, maintenance or analysis of in transmission lines and cables assets and equipment
• Sound understanding of the concepts and application of risk management
• Commercial acumen
• Knowledge of legal requirements relating to the construction and maintenance of high voltage infrastructure, safety issues and the environment
• Ability to apply both technical and economic components in the evaluation of options for solution of transmission lines and cables asset management issues
• Experience in industrial relations matters and general business acumen
• Well-developed people and service management skills
• Excellent written communications skills for persuasive reports and submissions
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
• Skills and performance in change management
• Knowledge of various computer systems and Q.A. procedures

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Structured leadership and development programs
• Access to flexible working options
• Parental leave
• 20 weeks, gender neutral paid parental leave (includes adoption) - at full or half-pay
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles
• Employee and manager assistance programs
• Corporate fitness programs membership options – fitness passports
• Access to health and wellbeing programs

In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

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Applications close on Monday 14 November 2022

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.