Senior Asset Engineer at Western Power in Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

asset maintenance

failure investigation

digital asset

maintenance planning

asset analysis

condition assessment

This includes application of condition assessments, spares management, risk assessments, condition monitoring, operation and maintenance optimisation, and strategies for the optimum management of primary substations assets, particularly for outdoor Circuit breakers and switchgear consistent with Western Power’s regulatory requirements.

Join our Asset Performance team and play a pivotal role in an exciting project that shapes the future of our network assets. In this position, you will be accountable for developing and applying best maintenance engineering practices and long-term strategies to deliver optimal life cycle performance of transmission substation assets.

Take accountability for safety, ensuring safe work practices and hazard control for staff and contractors, and promote use of Western Power’s Health and Safety systems.
Provide technical support to day-to-day operations and failure investigations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the transmission network.
Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring collaboration across all stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes.
Proactively maintain network assets to ensure reliability, supporting the OAP – Substations Team Leader to meet performance goals.
Manage change effectively, introducing new technologies, systems, procedures, and digital asset management practices to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor performance against work priorities, ensuring network performance targets are met within budget and time constraints.
Develop and execute maintenance plans to meet outage and quality requirements, applying risk management protocols to mitigate system impact.
Set and communicate work priorities, ensuring the timely delivery of the 2-year operational production plan.
Conduct technical analysis of asset performance and network maintenance needs, establishing programs for asset replacement and maintenance.

Requirements

safety

10+ years

asset management

risk management

professional engineer

electrical engineering

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in asset management to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our network at Western Power?

Demonstrated commitment to safety.
Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in maintenance and asset management related functions.
Demonstrated track-record of combining comprehensive technical skills with exposure to risk management and governance processes.
Ability to relate tasks to the "big picture" and communicate accordingly.
Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia.
Significant engineering industry experience (at least 10 years) in preferably operation and maintenance areas.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Civil Structural engineering - essential.

Benefits

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.

An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 2006

Year Established

The company was established to manage the electricity distribution network across Western Australia.

88,000 km

Powerlines Managed

Extensive network of powerlines ensuring reliable electricity distribution.

2.5M People

Served

Provides essential electricity services to urban and regional communities.

Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages.
Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions.
Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration.
Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

Culture + Values

Creates continuous education in cultural awareness for cultural competency above public sector requirements.
Strengthening understanding and relationships with local indigenous culture through Noongar Alternative Heritage Agreements.
Dual naming of depots and office meeting rooms in Aboriginal languages.
Inclusion of Aboriginal artwork across sites, carrying meaning of place.
Committed to mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, fostering inclusion through employee networks.
Openness to cultural learning and reconciliation through Reconciliation Action Plan activities such as NAIDOC, bush tucker lunches, and traditional dance.

Environment + Sustainability

30% Emission Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Achieved a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2008.

33% Renewable Energy

Grid Energy Source

Approximately one-third of grid energy is now sourced from renewable resources.

25% EV Fleet Transition

Light Vehicle Transition

A target to transition at least 25% of the light vehicle fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.

70% Biodegradable Oils

Synthetic Ester Oils

Synthetic ester transformer oils used, which are 70% more biodegradable than traditional mineral oils.

Net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
More than 65% of the Perth metro area benefits from underground power, improving capacity for renewables
Connecting renewables through community batteries, SPS, microgrids, mini‑pumped hydro, and virtual power plant trials
Clean Energy Link – North Region funded with $655 million, plus $503 million planning for further SWIS grid augmentation

Inclusion & Diversity

Women 10%

Engineering Roles

Women hold 10% of engineering roles within the organization.

46% Senior Leadership

Women in Senior Roles

Women account for 46% of senior leadership positions.

7% Electricians

Women in Trade

Women make up 7% of electricians, exceeding the national average of 2%.

4 Women Directors

Board Representation

Four of the six board members are women, including the Board Chair.

Women represent 31% of leadership roles and 46% of senior leadership roles
Seven of 31 recently recruited electrical/line‑worker apprentices are women
Established six employee network groups advocating equity and inclusion, including one focused on gender
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy includes developing and tracking DEI metrics, aligned to business operations

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What we do

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Role

Description

asset maintenance

failure investigation

digital asset

maintenance planning

asset analysis

condition assessment

Take accountability for safety, ensuring safe work practices and hazard control for staff and contractors, and promote use of Western Power’s Health and Safety systems.
Provide technical support to day-to-day operations and failure investigations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the transmission network.
Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring collaboration across all stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes.
Proactively maintain network assets to ensure reliability, supporting the OAP – Substations Team Leader to meet performance goals.
Manage change effectively, introducing new technologies, systems, procedures, and digital asset management practices to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Monitor performance against work priorities, ensuring network performance targets are met within budget and time constraints.
Develop and execute maintenance plans to meet outage and quality requirements, applying risk management protocols to mitigate system impact.
Set and communicate work priorities, ensuring the timely delivery of the 2-year operational production plan.
Conduct technical analysis of asset performance and network maintenance needs, establishing programs for asset replacement and maintenance.

Requirements

safety

10+ years

asset management

risk management

professional engineer

electrical engineering

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in asset management to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our network at Western Power?

Demonstrated commitment to safety.
Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in maintenance and asset management related functions.
Demonstrated track-record of combining comprehensive technical skills with exposure to risk management and governance processes.
Ability to relate tasks to the "big picture" and communicate accordingly.
Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia.
Significant engineering industry experience (at least 10 years) in preferably operation and maintenance areas.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Civil Structural engineering - essential.

Benefits

An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 2006

Year Established

The company was established to manage the electricity distribution network across Western Australia.

88,000 km

Powerlines Managed

Extensive network of powerlines ensuring reliable electricity distribution.

2.5M People

Served

Provides essential electricity services to urban and regional communities.

Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages.
Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions.
Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration.
Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

Culture + Values

Creates continuous education in cultural awareness for cultural competency above public sector requirements.
Strengthening understanding and relationships with local indigenous culture through Noongar Alternative Heritage Agreements.
Dual naming of depots and office meeting rooms in Aboriginal languages.
Inclusion of Aboriginal artwork across sites, carrying meaning of place.
Committed to mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, fostering inclusion through employee networks.
Openness to cultural learning and reconciliation through Reconciliation Action Plan activities such as NAIDOC, bush tucker lunches, and traditional dance.

Environment + Sustainability

30% Emission Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Achieved a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2008.

33% Renewable Energy

Grid Energy Source

Approximately one-third of grid energy is now sourced from renewable resources.

25% EV Fleet Transition

Light Vehicle Transition

A target to transition at least 25% of the light vehicle fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.

70% Biodegradable Oils

Synthetic Ester Oils

Synthetic ester transformer oils used, which are 70% more biodegradable than traditional mineral oils.

Net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
More than 65% of the Perth metro area benefits from underground power, improving capacity for renewables
Connecting renewables through community batteries, SPS, microgrids, mini‑pumped hydro, and virtual power plant trials
Clean Energy Link – North Region funded with $655 million, plus $503 million planning for further SWIS grid augmentation

Inclusion & Diversity

Women 10%

Engineering Roles

Women hold 10% of engineering roles within the organization.

46% Senior Leadership

Women in Senior Roles

Women account for 46% of senior leadership positions.

7% Electricians

Women in Trade

Women make up 7% of electricians, exceeding the national average of 2%.

4 Women Directors

Board Representation

Four of the six board members are women, including the Board Chair.

Women represent 31% of leadership roles and 46% of senior leadership roles
Seven of 31 recently recruited electrical/line‑worker apprentices are women
Established six employee network groups advocating equity and inclusion, including one focused on gender
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy includes developing and tracking DEI metrics, aligned to business operations

Articles

What we do

Electrical contractors

Ventia – delivering service excellence for Western Power

Ventia renews Western Power contract

Western Power Wikipedia