Lineworker - Operations North - Fault Repair

It’s an exciting time to be joining Western Power.

The way we use power is changing. The grid is evolving. And it’s our people who are helping connect everyone to a brighter energy future.

We have opportunities for Lineworkers on a Permanent Full Time Basis at our Balcatta Depot.  

Balcatta is located a short 10 KM’s north of Perth in the City of Stirling. Only a 10 minute drive from the beautiful West Australian coast line, offering fishing, snorkelling, surfing and the many amenities of living in the city. 

As well as offering spectacular beaches, the Balcatta area offers shopping at WA’s biggest shopping mall, Parks and sporting grounds, all levels of schooling facilities and all the conveniences you would expect from a city suburb.

As well as Western Power being a great place to work, you will also receive the following benefits

• • Availability Allowance
  • Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA) – Where applicable
  • 2 ‘Extra’ Public Holidays annually
  • Fortnightly RDO
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
  • Site Allowance (Where Applicable)

About this role

You will be required to construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.

• Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead – essential
• A-Grade Electrical License (highly regarded – but not required)
• Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential
• Be able to participate in after hours On Call roster

Important information

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.

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

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