Senior Asset Strategy Engineer

Senior Asset Strategy Engineer – Perth Office – Permanent Full Time

Join our Asset Performance team as a Senior Asset Strategy Engineer. This role is accountable for developing and applying best practice asset management strategies to deliver optimal life cycle performance for a nominated asset class. This includes the development and application of maintenance standards, condition and life assessment and risk mitigation strategies, the preparation of work plans and conducting investigations into asset failures using Root Cause Analysis techniques.

As this role will include the management of wood pole assets, including associated equipment, experience in a structural engineering environment is desirable.

To apply for this opportunity, please provide a current resume along with a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to this role.

Your Role in Action  

• Define and document best practice asset management standards through applying subject matter engineering expertise
• Provide optimal technical solutions, technical advice and problem solving on the nominated asset(s)
• Conduct in depth asset failure investigations using root cause analysis techniques
• 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 (Electrical or Structural preferred)
• 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 on Electrical Distribution Networks.
• Advanced financial analysis skills
• Able to work independently and results oriented
• 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 8th 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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