Senior Asset Strategy Engineer

Senior SCADA and Telecommunications Asset Strategy Engineer – Perth CBD Office – Permanent Full Time

We’re on the lookout for a Senior SCADA and Telecommunications Asset Strategy Engineer to join our innovative Asset Performance team.

At Western Power, we believe in empowering our engineers to shape the future of asset management. This role is an opportunity to drive impactful change and influence how we optimise asset life cycles. This is a chance to lead innovative strategies that enhance the lifecycle performance of critical assets, while working in a collaborative environment.

Your Role in Action  

Working within the SCADA and Telecommunications team, the senior engineer is integral to supporting Western Power’s SCADA and Telecommunications systems.

In this role, you will leverage on your extensive SCADA and/or Telecommunications knowledge and experience to deliver optimal life cycle asset management. The preferred candidate will have proven business case and report writing skills to support the development and application of:

• Define and document best practice asset management standards through applying subject matter engineering expertise
• Assess and manage asset risks and regulatory obligations
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the management of asset(s)
• Prepare and justify asset strategies and contribute to the development of asset management plans
• Prepare and justify prudent and efficient work plans and complex business cases for capital expenditure and operations and maintenance expenditure
• In the role of sponsor, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve asset and works program performance objectives.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in Engineering
• Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia
• Eligible for Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) with the Asset Management Council.
• At least 10+ years extensive and broad engineering experience
• Extensive specialist asset class knowledge
• Advanced financial analysis skills
• Change management and stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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 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 5th November 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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