Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician – Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD Office

Are you ready to play a vital role in powering WA’s energy future? Join Western Power as an Engineering Technician,  where you’ll support the reliability and performance of our real-time operational systems. This exciting opportunity puts you at the centre of SCADA system delivery, particularly commissioning in Master Station, ensuring seamless integration and optimal functionality. You’ll work with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives related to SCADA commissioning, enhance documentation and support a culture of continuous improvement. Be part of something bigger and make a real impact every day.

Your Role in Action  

• Configure SCADA system, Pre-commission and Commission telemetry of devices in collaboration with field staff.
• Ensure SCADA data users are confident in the accuracy and reliability of the SCADA and its applications.
• Apply operational SCADA experience to technical evaluations, and other activities driven by the wider business.
• Ensure Investigation reports meet schedule.
• Contribute and participate in process improvement in SCADA undertaken individually or as part of a team.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Qualified in Electrical Trade or diploma in engineering with related power industry or control system background
• At least 5 to 7 year’s demonstrated technical experience and knowledge in systems management
• Computer literate - particularly with complex networked or distributed systems,
• Familiarity with electrical transmission and distribution networks and equipment,
• Familiarity with electrical network control room operations,
• Experienced in construction, maintenance and operation of electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledgeable in Western Power’s safe operating and network access practices.
• Strong orientation towards engineering & technical excellence.

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.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 6th August 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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