Operational Assurance Officer

 Your Role in Action 

•  Undertake field-based compliance assessments against compliance checks/ assessments, approved work practices and design/technical standards/ drawings.
• Support field-based supervisors to take responsibility for safety, the environment, quality and ensure safe work practices are followed. 
• Identify technical hazards, risks, and control gaps, and recommend solutions and proactive advice on field-based risk mitigation.
• The management of external contractor activities to ensure compliance with the Contract Management Framework
• Develop, manage, and maintain beneficial relationships with relevant workforce to ensure key deliverables are met.
• Coach and mentor operational field staff and line managers as required, helping them maintain an acceptable level of technical skills, safety, environment, and quality compliance.
• Complete and/or contribute towards completion of allotted tasks according to agreed time and deliverables.
• Review and suggest opportunities for improvement as a result of operational field-based assessments.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Minimum 5 years solid field-based experience in Electrical Distribution and Transmission network and/or heavy industry planning, construction, operation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Quality Control and Assurance experience.
• Experience in managing quality assurance and control in field operations, practices, and procedures within the utility sector.
• Willingness to travel away from primary work location, sometimes for extended periods, including night and weekend work when necessary.
• Ability to plan and work to priorities and work independently to meet identified deliverables and outcomes within established timelines.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, that enables effective interaction with key stakeholders, peers, and the general community.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual practices and procedures is desirable.

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.  
• 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 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 Dec 2024 

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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Please contact Christo Rheeder via christo.rheeder@westernpower.com.au  for more information about the opportunity.