Asset Engineer

Asset Engineer – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Shape the Future of WA’s Distribution Network

Join Western Power and play a pivotal role in keeping Western Australia’s electricity network reliable, efficient, and ready for the future. As an Asset Engineer, you’ll ensure our maintenance programs meet the highest industry standards - driving performance, safety, and innovation across our distribution network.

Your Role in Action  

• Contribute towards implementation of the strategy, prepare Works Planning reports and support the development of business cases as required.
• Monitors and reports on asset condition, conduct risk assessment, manage risks and conduct Failure investigations and provide insights on performance of assets.
• Undertake and support technical asset failure investigations / RCA related to all asset failures/notifiable incidents on the LV and HV network. Ensure timely submission of reports related to asset equipment failures/notifiable incidents.
• Provide technical and operational support to Asset and Operations Planning teams as essential.
• Performs data analysis based on inspection results to support improved data capture and enhance condition catalogue.
• Supports and assists in preventative Distribution Line Maintenance activities
• Plan and support the implementation of maintenance program delivery plans
  • Safe and commercially competitive work practices
  • Customer satisfaction as per the section’s KPIs
  • Opex program planning and reporting in a timely manner
  • Continuous Improvement of maintenance service delivery 
  • Coordinate the development of monthly maintenance program reports
• Exhibits good report writing skills which includes but not limited to writing RCA reports, WPR, CCR and process guidelines.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in electrical engineering
• Eligibility for chartered membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
• At least 4 to 6 years sound knowledge of engineering standards and regulations applicable to distribution assets.
• Strong and demonstrated technical experience in a Networks business especially distribution maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability in applying continuous improvement methodologies

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.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 13 October 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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