Lineworker - Katanning

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.

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

Katanning is located 277 kilometres south-east of Perth, Western Australia, fondly referred to as the ‘Heart of the Great Southern’.

With its vibrant annual festivals and art shows, heritage architecture and multicultural community, Katanning is a rural cultural hotspot.  Katanning offers food, art, music, dance and culture, being centrally located, it is an ideal ‘hub’ to visit the rest of the region.

Katanning offers all the services you need, schooling options public and private, community and sporting groups and that welcoming country feel that is perfect for the family, young and old.

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

you can work…… and relax!

On top of all of this we offer great Allowances and Benefits

• Financial assistance with relocation from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand
• Remote Depot Allowance $5200/Annual
• Remote Housing Allowance $9360/Annual
• Availability Allowance (Where applicable)
• Fortnightly RDO
• Option to purchase additional leave
• 3 Additional Leave Days per year

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
• Or – New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4
• 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

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/

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.