Metering Officer

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Metering Officer at our South Metro Depot on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the Metering Officer you will be required to perform metering field activities, ensuring 100% accuracy of metering installations, and full compliance with all Metering Services Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Follows and adhered those standard policies and requirements for metering equipment and associated metering solutions. This will guarantee safe work practices and quality of service to the community.

About you 

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A" Grade Electrical Workers Licence (essential)
• Possess Cert III (ESI Distribution / Transmission Overhead / Power Systems Distribution Cable Jointing) and/or Electrical Trade Certificate and hold a current WA Electrical Workers License.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Metering Officer or related discipline. Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency in accordance with the Energy Safety Act 2006.
• Advanced and sound experience in the fields of measurement, communications, electrical instrumentation and power metering
• High Voltage (HV) Low Voltage (LV) and Time of Use metering.
• Computer programming (meter software) related to the commissioning and testing of the above meter types
• Different Communications equipment and technology (GPRS, DLC, TCP/IP, PSTN, Radio, Satellite Communications etc.)
• Sound understanding of metering processes and procedures, Metering Standards and Metering Code
• Sound knowledge of enterprise systems such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Visio) email systems etc.
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• 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

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 7 May 2024.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.