Lineworker - Balcatta - EOI

Overview

Construct and maintain power transmission/distribution lines, responding to faults safely.

Key Responsibilities

• construction
• maintenance
• fault response
• risk planning
• network
• customer service

Tasks

As a Lineworker, you’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by 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. -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. -Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion. -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.

Requirements

• hou switching
• drivers licence
• industry experience
• level 4
• certificate iii
• power distribution

What You Bring

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

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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. -An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. -In addition to standard leave, enjoy two 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.

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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