Lineworkers - WA Ops North Regional - Expressions of Interest

Overview

Construct and maintain power distribution lines, respond to faults, ensure safe, reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

• fault response
• construction work
• maintenance
• safety planning
• line skills
• customer interaction

Tasks

As a Lineworker you will be accountable for constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You'll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you'll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions. -Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner will ensure minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer. -Working in environmental elements to complete jobs subject to adequate safety and control measures being implemented. -Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion. -Complete allocated construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards ensuring consistent quality across the network. -Maintaining and enhancing core Line skills with changing industry standards and business requirements.

Requirements

• switching
• certificate iii
• level 4
• industry experience
• driver licence

What You Bring

-HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential. -Certificate III in ESI - Power System Distribution Overhead or equivalent or -Or - New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4. -Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network. -Valid WA ‘HR' Class Drivers Licence.

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Benefits

-Allowances for ‘Availability Roster’ -Remote Housing Allowance – Up to $360 per week (Applies to Eligible Depots) -Remote Depot Living Allowance – Up to $150 per week (Applies to Eligible Depots) -Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. -Site allowance of $2.50 paid on all hours worked -In addition to standard leave, enjoy two (three where applicable) additional public holidays each year. -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.

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.

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