Senior Asset Strategy Engineer

Senior Asset Strategy Engineer – Perth Office – Permanent Full Time

Western Power is seeking a Senior Asset Strategy Engineer to join our Asset Performance team. This permanent, full-time role is responsible for developing and applying best practice asset management strategies to ensure optimal life cycle performance for Protection, Secondary, and DC Systems assets on the Transmission network. Key responsibilities include the development of maintenance standards, conducting condition and life cycle assessments, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

We are offering a permanent, full-time position with flexibility, including opportunities to job share. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the long-term performance and reliability of our critical assets while enjoying a flexible work environment. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply now and help us power a sustainable future.

Your Role in Action  

• Define and document best practice asset management standards through applying subject matter engineering expertise.

• Prepare and monitor Transmission asset performance and data analytics for your in-service assets.
• Manage asset risks through risk assessment and asset life cycle assessment in the context of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Prepare and justify asset strategies and contribute to the development of asset management plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and critical thinking in a tightknit team managing the assets.
• As asset custodian, respond to internal and external stakeholders around the in-service life of your assets.

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
• 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 13 December 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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