Lineworker – Permanent - Geraldton
We currently have an opportunity for a Lineworker to join our Geraldton Depot on a permanent full-time basis.
Why Geraldton?
Geraldton is in the Mid-West Coastal region of Western Australia, 5 hours from Perth, and offers a booming café and restaurant scene, great retail, modern bars and nightclubs, arts and culture activities, museums and for the families it has many private and public schooling options.
Your Role in Action
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Construct and maintain in a team environment the distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations
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Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact
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Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network
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Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues
What Makes You a Great Fit
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Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems Distribution Overhead
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Or – New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4 – Essential
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Full HV/LV Switching Authorisation (Essential)
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Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution electricity network
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Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
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Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support
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Minimum HR license
By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:
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Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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Flexible work arrangements to support flexible working hours and working from home arrangements.
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The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
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Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
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An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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In addition to standard leave, enjoy 2 additional public holidays (CEPU)
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Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
Applications close on 22 November
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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