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Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to join our Assets and Operations team in Quirindi.
As an Electrical Technical you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of technical works encompassing the maintenance, construction, inspection and operation of equipment related to energy Transmission and Distribution systems.
About Quirindi
Quirindi, located in the heart of New South Wales' New England region, is known as the "Gateway to the Liverpool Plains." This picturesque town offers a perfect blend of rural charm and modern amenities. With excellent road and rail connectivity, Quirindi provides a tranquil lifestyle with easy access to major cities. The town is renowned for its fertile agricultural lands, stunning natural scenery, and vibrant community spirit.
About You
As an experienced Electrical Technician, you bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. Your background includes:
* Application of Electrical Technician trade skills in the energy Transmission and Distribution environment.
* Extensive experience in selecting, testing, fault finding, repair, and maintenance of Electrical infrastructure.
* Proficiency in High and Low Voltage switching and permit issuance.
* A commitment to audits and safety processes, ensuring compliance with business requirements.
* Implementation of enterprise WHS and Environmental procedures.
* Adherence to business and industry standards, contributing to the role of an Electrical Technician.
Your skills extend beyond technical expertise:
* Effective problem-solving during unplanned events.
* The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
* Basic computer proficiency relevant to the role.
* Strong interpersonal skills, enabling professional communication with stakeholders and customers.
Required Qualifications
* Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (plus Qualified Supervisors Certificate) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
* Drivers Licence
* Qualified Supervisors Certificate
* WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
* Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role
Desirable
* First Aid
* Elevated Work Platform
* Traffic Control
* Crane borer
* Dogman
* Forklift
* Chemical awareness, handling and storage
* Manual Handling
* Environmental Awareness
* Switching knowledge
* Sub Station entry authorisation
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contact Nicholas Hird, Resource Supervisor, on 0488 296 918.
Applications close on Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11:55pm
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
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.