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Live Line Linesperson, Linesperson or Electrical Fitter Mechanic9-Day Fortnight | Safety-First Culture | Ongoing trainingRegular EBA increases | Reward & Recognition | Diversity & InclusionEnergy Queensland and our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
We have multiple permanent opportunities for either Live Line Linesperson, Linesperson or Electrical Fitter Mechanic with distribution network experience located at Mackay.
Why choose to work for us?: Strong 14.75% superannuation with a superannuation fund of your choice.Healthy work life balance on a 72 hour 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.Secure employment, backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.Support for your cultural needs with cultural diversity leave options.Comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program.Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program.Need wheels? Novated lease options for personal use.Overtime paid at double time.About your role: You'll be assisting with the construction, maintenance and repair of our LV and HV overhead powerline infrastructure including transformers and network switches.
As a Linesperson and/or Live Line Linesperson, you will:
Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Linesperson, orBe trade qualified with a Queensland Live Line authorisation. (Remove if Linesperson only)Construct, maintain and repair overhead, high, and low voltage electrical distribution and sub-transmission systems, street lighting mains and customer service lines.Perform live line methodology on Energy Queensland (Ergon Energy and Energex) networks.As an Electrical Fitter Mechanic, you will:
Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic licence.Install, repair, commission and maintain various items of electrical equipment and plant.Experience in line work and/or HV cable jointing preferred.The remuneration for your new role is from $108,859 per annum + 14.75% superannuation.
About you: Critical to your success in the role, is your:
Demonstrated knowledge of an electricity distribution/transmission system, including construction and maintenance of the electrical network.Working knowledge of Electricity Act & Regulations, Workplace Health & Safety Act and Regulations, and other relevant statutory acts & regulations.Availability for call out and emergency work.Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.Current 'C' class open Drivers Licence.What matters most to us is our values, We're Safe – We Belong - We Grow - We Deliver. And these should matter to you too. You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.
About us: Energy Queensland is Australia's largest, wholly government-owned electricity company with more than 10,000 employees. Our group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika's services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.
Ergon Energy Network and Energex are part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our 'poles and wires' businesses, delivering electricity across Queensland.
Ready to apply? Please submit your application, including a current resume outlining your career history.
Applications will close at 5.00pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024. If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, please contact Dani Nuttall, Recruitment Advisor on 0459 216 558 or Shanan Studt, Work Group Leader on 0467 731 299.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland. Position Description Live Line Linesperson Opens in new window
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