Substation Maintenance Technician

Substation Maintenance Technician – Permanent - Picton Depot

This position is responsible for providing expert technical support, advice, training, and project coordination in the fields of testing, commissioning and / or maintenance of transmission / distribution equipment and providing recommendations in relation to new technologies, system faults, maintenance, and secondary services on networks facilities.

This position may also be required to take on specific duties regarding On-Load Tap Changer (OLTCs).

Based at our Picton Depot, in the South-West WA region (close to Bunbury).

Your Role in Action

• In performing this role, the incumbent is required to contribute to an inclusive, effective, and safe working environment by taking responsibility for his / her decisions and behaviours, and the consequences of these.
• Western Power’s regulatory obligation to provide a safe and reliable network is dependent on timely delivery of a cost-efficient return of faulted plant to service.
• Maintaining and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Manage own allocated workload while coordinating technical work and training attendance across work groups.
• Perform or coordinate complex technical work on Western Power networks.
• Make the best use of assigned resources such as plant, labour hire resources and contract service providers to meet planned outputs.
• Make the best use of assigned resources to meet planned outputs, while sustaining high attention to detail levels.
• Provide specialist guidance and share technical knowledge and experience to others within the immediate and wider teams.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Completion of a Trade qualification.
• Current Electrical Workers License.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
• Demonstrated extensive technical experience, preferably in the Networks business.
• Extensive knowledge of networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• Proven experience in managing conflict resolution with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement, training, and coaching techniques.
• Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency.

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: 

• Competitive remuneration, including site allowances + 13.5% superannuation.
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• 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.

Applications close on 25 August 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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