Taree, NSW, Australia and 1 more
Job Info
* Job Identification 9056
* Job Category Trades and Labour
* Locations Taree, NSW, Australia Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
* Apply Before 02/19/2025, 12:55 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
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About the role
We are currently recruiting a trade qualified and experienced Electrician for our Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician role. This role will work within our Transmission Mid North Coast team and you can be based in either Taree or Port Macquarie.
The Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician will be responsible for the coordination and management of construction, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of Zone substations and associated equipment.
You will interrogate and analyse systems, operate remote equipment, carry out switching operations, and prepare reports regarding the nature and condition of Network assets.
This role will also be responsible for coordinating the development of business strategies, planning, budget forecasting, and policy development.
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
* Be available for and participate in standby and after-hours duties
* 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
You will be an experienced Substation Electrician with demonstrated capability through past relevant experience and/or relevant qualifications. This position will involve travel and a willingness to work away when required.
Required Qualifications/Skills
* Trade qualified Electrician with a current NSW Supervisors certificate
* Advanced Diploma in ESI Power System with preferred electives in Testing Systems or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
* Drivers Licence
* WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
* Experience in installing, commissioning, and testing associated HV transmission equipment.
* Experience in maintaining and commissioning network protection and control systems
* Experience in carrying out switching operations associated with Zone Substations, underground and overhead network
* Experience in accessing, using, and analysing computerised systems to operate remote equipment
For further information please contact Mark McGahey Zone Substation Field Manager on 0429 665 603
Applications close on 19 February 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
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