Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a High Voltage Technician at Kewdale, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the High Voltage Technician, you will be required to test and execute fault finding on HV/LV cables and primary plant within the Transmission and Distribution network.

• Perform moderately to complex technical tasks, planning, installation, commissioning, construction, operation and maintenance on Western Power or Customer facilities
• Evaluate, analyse, test and report on new or modified equipment or facilities for performance or safety improvements
• Plan, prepare and provide detailed operations support, including contract administration, contract services and direct support to the HV Laboratory Team Leader
• Undertake investigations on methods or processes of work, plant and equipment usage, incidents or accidents, to achieve commercially competitive standards for safety, quality, service delivery, cost and customer satisfaction
• Undertake assigned duties for Emergency Response situations, including undertaking tasks within competency and training
• Support process improvement reviews

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Current Electrical Workers License
• Preferably 4 - 6 years technical experience in the Networks business, including appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency
• Knowledge of networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• Project, contract and maintenance management systems and tools.
• Continuous improvement, training and coaching techniques.
• Engineering standards, regulations and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream.
• Western Power Safety policies and procedures.
• MS Office systems, Word, Excel & or Access. ELLIPSE/MIMS and scheduling/work management systems.
• WA Class 'C' Drivers License
• Essential: Must have full rights to work within Australia. Applicants will NOT be considered without the appropriate VISA

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to six Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, People with Disability and Youth/Age – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2025 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to be launching our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 1st November 2022

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.