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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 Walcha.
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. Install, repair, commission and maintain various items of electrical equipment and plant and/or construct, maintain and repair overhead, high and low voltage electrical distribution and sub-transmission systems, street lighting mains and customer service lines.
About You
As an experienced Electrical Technician, you bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. Your background includes:
1. Application of Electrical Technician trade skills in the energy Transmission and Distribution environment.
2. Extensive experience in selecting, testing, fault finding, repair, and maintenance of Electrical infrastructure.
3. Proficiency in High and Low Voltage switching and permit issuance.
4. A commitment to audits and safety processes, ensuring compliance with business requirements.
5. Implementation of enterprise WHS and Environmental procedures.
6. Adherence to business and industry standards, contributing to the role of an Electrical Technician.
Your skills extend beyond technical expertise:
7. Effective problem-solving during unplanned events.
8. The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
9. Basic computer proficiency relevant to the role.
10. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling professional communication with stakeholders and customers.
11. A willingness to continue your learning journey in the growing and dynamic electrical distribution sector.
Required Qualifications
12. Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (plus Qualified Supervisors Certificate) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
13. Drivers Licence
14. Qualified Supervisors Certificate
15. WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
16. 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
17. Nine-day fortnight
18. Competitive remuneration and allowances. A base annual salary starting from $80,000, pending on candidate’s experience, qualifications ect.
19. Strong superannuation of 16% with the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
20. Opportunity to partake on the on-call roster
21. Fitness passport
22. Corporate Health Plan
23. Relocation Assistance*
24. 26 weeks full-pay parental leave
25. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
26. Fantastic local and regional career opportunities
27. Secure regional employment
28. To ensure you are industry ready, we will support the successful candidate to obtain qualifications for a Powerline Worker
29. The opportunity to make a difference in your community responding to unplanned event