Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor – South Metro Depot and Picton Depot

We currently have an exciting opportunity for  a Field Supervisor within Transmission Operation based  at our South Metro Depot (Forrestdale) and our Picton Depot (Bunbury) on a permanent basis.  

As a Field Supervisor for Construction and Primary Plant, you will be responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of field crews while ensuring all assigned work is completed in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.  You will also be responsible for ensuring that all field crews are trained in compliance with Western Power safety guidelines

Your Role in Action  

• Allocate project works to teams, ensuring that the workload is appropriately distributed between team members to avoid unnecessary overtime
• Allocate maintenance works to teams, ensuring that the workload is appropriately managed and delivered safe and efficient.
• Assist with the creation and delivery of regular team safety meetings
• Participate in project planning/scheduling meetings
• Ensure work of crews is delivered on time and consistent with organisational policies and standards
• Conduct on-site inspections and quality assurance tasks to ensure that work undertaken by your teams is consistent with organisation policies and standards
• Understand and operate within Western Power’s Occupational Health and Safety systems by reporting including duty of care responsibilities, identifying hazards, taking corrective action, and reporting and investigating all incidents/accidents
• Maintain knowledge of work standards, procedures, and network systems to ensure work is consistently completed to standard

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Trade qualified - Electrical Fitter / Mechanic Certificate III.  (Australian Qualified or endorsed)
• Trade Certificate or Distribution / Transmission Overhead or Certificate III Distribution Cable Jointer or equivalent (Australian Qualified or endorsed)
• Preferably 6+ years demonstrated experience in the networks or transmission/distribution industry, including appropriate licenses or certificates of competency
• Prior experience in a team supervision / coordination position
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and execution of operation plans
• A sound knowledge of networks construction maintenance and operations field practices
• Accident investigation skills
• Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills
• Experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations
• Computer literate: Ellipse, MS Office suite -Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Advanced written, verbal and report writing skills
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’
• You MUST have full Australian work rights. Applications without this requirement will NOT be considered.

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.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 4th June 2025

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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