About the roleAs the Protection Engineer you will be responsible for designing and providing operational and project support for Endeavour Energy's Protection systems to protect Endeavour Energy assets and reduce the safety risk to workers and the public.
Key accountabilities Review, design and maintain protection and control schemes for Endeavour Energy's network to allow the safe and effective clearance of electrical faults from the system.Provide technical advice and guidance to various Endeavour Energy employees to facilitate the accurate design, implementation and maintenance of protection schemes.Management of protection setting configurations in line to ISO 55001 principles using robust quality assurance documentation and systems, including a Protection Configuration Management System (PCMS).Undertake technical investigations and provide technical support to internal and external customers, by conducting activities such as the assessment of protection equipment and practice, analysing disturbance & fault records, the investigation of equipment failures and identifying potential remedial measures.Liaise with TransGrid, High Voltage customers and other power authorities in order to evaluate and coordinate protection schemes.Liaise with Customer Network Solutions for evaluating new generator connections on the Endeavour Energy network in line with Endeavour Energy, Australian and industry standards.Supporting the development and up-keep of Endeavour Energy's Protection Standards in line with Australian and industry standards.Undertake operational protection checks using an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS).Prepare Substation Protection Data Reports as required, to advise protection field staff of appropriate relay settings to be applied.Evaluate and approve the protection component of conceptual plans and provide advice where appropriate, to assist in the production of Network Planning projects; providing innovative protection solutions as a cost-effective resolution to various network needs.Contribute to unregulated protection designs as a shared resource, with scope to undertake protection development activities to further personal development.Providing technical leadership in Endeavour Energy for protection systems including mentoring of relevant staff, demonstrating Endeavour Energy values and contributing to the development of the overall vision and direction of the System Operations branch.Accept personal responsibility to drive improvements in safety performance by emphasising the acceptance of personal and management accountability for safety and implementing targeted programs to drive improvement in safety culture and performance.On offerBe part of a culture that focuses on care and performance; care for one another and for the customer.Access a variety of opportunities to step up and lead in a rapidly changing sector.Feel recognised and rewarded for your contribution.Take pride in working for an organisation that provides an essential service and is playing its part in enabling the energy transition.Access to training, personal development and career progression.About youAn energised individual who demonstrates a positive attitude with supportive and professional behaviours that align with Endeavour's culture, with the ability to engage confidently with our team, customers and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical).Licences/Tickets C Vehicle licence up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM).Workcover Induction for Construction Work - General Course.For further information, please contact ******.
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Endeavour Energy is a critical infrastructure organisation and performs various background checks to evaluate the suitability of an applicant before making an employment offer to ensure the security and protection of its assets.
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