Operational Technical Officer

As the Operational Technical Officer, you will be required to perform specialist complex technical tasks on Western Power’s network and provide construction and maintenance technical support and advice, this includes accountability to coordinate external training and deliver local training to meet operational requirements as well as the management of field resource tools and equipment.

Your Role in Action  

• Facilitate ongoing skill maintenance and development to the Operational Workforce
• Provide input and advice on complex technical queries / tasks being performed on the WP network to identify safe solutions or lead and coordinate complex technical issues
• Provide sound construction and maintenance technical support and advice
• Conduct training courses and associated assessments of on-site training.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures and assist formal leaders with incident investigations.
• Manage and maintain accurate and up to date registers for portable operational plant, tools, and equipment.
• Induct and supervise contractors and subcontractors you engage to perform work at the depot.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Must possess current trade qualifications – current Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing and/or Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead or Electrical Workers Licence
• Preferably at least 6+ years specialist technical experience in networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures
• Application of trade and post trade skills and competencies to suit local business requirements
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. 
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 4 June 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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