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Asset Strategy Engineer: SCADA & Telecommunications

Western Power

The Role

Overview

Develop and manage asset strategies for SCADA & telecom networks to ensure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical solutions
  • data analysis
  • asset strategies
  • work planning
  • risk reporting
  • stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in the management of asset(s) -Contribute technical solutions, technical advice and problem solving on the nominated asset(s) -Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve asset and works program performance objectives -Document best practice asset management standards -Report upon asset risks and regulatory obligations -Analyse asset condition data for appropriateness and use that asset condition data to influence asset strategies -Prepare asset strategies for and contribute to the development of asset management plans -Prepare prudent and efficient work plans and routine business cases for capital expenditure and operations and maintenance expenditure

Requirements

  • bachelor
  • financial analysis
  • mieaust
  • scada
  • telecom
  • stakeholder

What You Bring

-Bachelor of engineering - preferably in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering. -Financial analysis skills -Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia -Experience with SCADA and / or telecommunications assets -Stakeholder management skills and results oriented

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. -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. -The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. -In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. -Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. -An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. -Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

The Company

About Western Power

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Electricity Network

Renewable Energy

Transmission

Distribution

Microgrid

Battery Storage

Energy Infrastructure

Substations

Clean Energy

Energy Supply

Energy Management

Grid Operations

Power Generation Integration

Electricity Market

Network Maintenance

Energy Transition

Sustainable Energy Systems

Energy Distribution

Energy Regulation Compliance

Energy Technology