Be a part of something amazing for Western Australia

Being a part of the Horizon Power team is about building a better future for regional Western Australia.  Every day Horizon Power supplies electricity to over 110,000 residents and 10,000 businesses in remote and regional Western Australia.  Spanning a service area of 2.3 million square kilometres, we are responsible for the largest geographical catchment of any Australian power provider.

We are passionate about delivering customer-centric energy solutions that drive regional growth, vibrant communities and ensure our customers, including those in some of the most isolated and remote communities in the world, receive cleaner, safe and reliable power.

About the role

** This role will be residentially based in Karratha.

Reporting to the Asset Services Manager the Senior Networks Officer will:

• Perform complex technical tasks, planning, installation / construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and dismantling on the Pilbara Grid Network within divisional and corporate performance objectives
• Ensure works are executed in line with corporate and divisional plans, standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure assets are built and maintained in line with asset management plan.

The key aspects of the role are:

• Deliver agreed outcomes for Safety, Reliability, Efficiency, Capacity, Governance, and Operational Budgets
• Provide 6 weeks of work visibility and technical support to the Asset Services group.
• Co-ordinate Asset Services group’s daily activities to support effective and efficient works delivery within approved budgets
• Install electrical/electronic complex apparatus
• Install Communication cables;
• Maintain & Repair electrical/electronic apparatus and associated complex circuits;
• Undertake testing and commissioning procedures of network apparatus and associated systems’ circuits;
• Diagnose and rectify faults on Network apparatus and associated systems’ / circuits.
• Coordinate and execute the technical issues of complex and large installation projects
• Develop switching, commissioning and maintenance programs for works on the network
• Lead and control HP appointed contractors
• Compile and manage the on call roster
• Mentor others in network switching commissioning and maintenance activities

About you
In addition to sharing our passion, to be successful in this role you will have:

• Mandatory - Current unrestricted WA Electrical Workers License
• Mandatory - WA Driver’s License Class “C”
• Preferred - WA Driver’s License Class “HR”
• Preferred - Certificate three (3) Transmission/Distribution linesworker
• Preferred - Certificate three (3) cable jointer

Essential:

• Sound knowledge of Transmission and Distribution networks, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• HV Switching competency.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Practical knowledge of electrical protection systems within Transmission and Distribution Network systems.
• Sound knowledge of project, contract and maintenance management systems.
• MS Office systems: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Additional information
When you join Horizon Power, you become a part of a diverse and talented team; a group of people who drive innovation, embrace collaboration, and celebrate regional Western Australia.

Horizon Power is committed to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander opportunity, Equal Employment opportunity, and to attracting and retaining the most talented employees who share our passion.

Apply now via the button below.  Applications close 6pm on Friday 6 March, 2020.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date