Zone Substation Electrical Technician - Tumut, Australia - Essential Energy

Essential Energy

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Tumut, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician, to join our Transmission Riverina team. This role can be based in Tumut or Wagga Wagga.

**We are unique
We are a regional business that thinks on a global level.

We work with determined, passionate and curious people to empower communities to share and use energy for a better tomorrow.

With a network that powers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, we ensure homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and services stay connected.

We are currently recruiting
a Zone Substation Electrical Technician , to join our
Transmission Riverina team. This role can be based in Tumut or Wagga Wagga.

**About the role

The Zone Substation Electrical Technician is responsible for construction and maintenance of Zone Substations, inspecting, testing, and reporting the nature and condition of network asset and the installation commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment.

Key responsibilities

Construction and Maintenance of Zone Substations
Installation, commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment
Carrying out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage Engineering Services
Inspecting, testing, and reporting nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards
Accessing and using computerised systems to operate remote equipment
Be available and participate in stand by and after hours duties Operating plant and equipment associated with Zone Substations in a safe manner

**About You
**Required Qualifications/Skills

Trade qualified Electrician with a current electrical licence
Driver's licence
WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
Diploma in ESI Power Systems with preferred electives in Testing Systems (desirable)
High voltage, transmission or power systems experience (desirable)
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. Willingness to travel and work away from home

Benefits
As an Essential Energy team member, you'll enjoy such benefits as;

16% Superannuation
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

We offer fantastic local and regional career opportunities limited only by your own drive and determination.

Working for this large and diverse organisation, employees can take advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs.

If successful in this role you will join a supportive and appreciative team in a role that offers breadth across essential Energy's entire corporate and network businesses.

At Essential Energy we are united in our purpose and live our values.

We operate in an exciting and rapidly changing environment, thrive in a culture that's all about teamwork and are here for our customers.

For further information please contact Brendan Lewis, Zone Substation Field Manager on

Applications close at **11:55 pm on Tuesday 12 September 2023.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
**Building a better energy future.
**- As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees._