Lineworker - Jurien

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lineworker on a Permanent Full-Time Basis at our Jurien Bay Depot.

Jurien Bay is located along the beautiful Coral Coast in Western Australia, only a short 2.5 hour drive North from Perth.  With Wildflower meadows ablaze with colour, ancient rock formations and sweeping stretches of powder-white sand, when you are not working you can be swimming, snorkelling, fishing, hiking, the list goes on…..   As well as all this Jurien Bay offers a great options for the family, young and old!

When enjoying the great work life balance you have with Western Power,

you can work…… and relax!

 Your Role in Action  

• 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
• Available for an on-call roster 1 week in every 4 weeks

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead – essential
• 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

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: 

• Regional Living and housing allowance ($300/week)
• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• 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.   
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• 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 two additional public holidays each year.

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. 

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) 

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