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About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Officer to join the Transmission Services Management team. This position can be based in Inverell or Tamworth.
The Senior Engineering Officer is responsible for the implementation processes in the analysis, design, planning, execution and technical evaluations across a broad range of technical functions, including development of new criteria and applications of knowledge and procedures across the Energy Network. The role will also require project management responsibility for the evaluation, design programs of work, and validation of equipment and systems and managing the development of broad plans, budgets, and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the development, implementation plus ongoing monitoring and review of work packets to achieve maximum commercial and technical performance.
Prepare annual work budgets and strategically assist with the implementation and monitoring of strategic expenditure programs in the Energy Network.
Provide high level strategic and technical evaluation and development inputs across a broad range of activities in Energy Network programs and designs.
Take responsibility for preparing reports from detailed analysis and developing recommendations and implement business strategies to monitor system performance within the Energy Network.
Collate statistical data and present complex reports for business management with recommended changes in process and procedures relating to system enhancements.
Provide high level technical assistance and strategic advice to business stakeholders and customers.
About You
In order to be successful in this position, you will possess:
Extensive experience in a similar engineering or Senior Technician role in the Energy/Electrical and/or Utilities Industry.
A complete knowledge and application of current network design philosophies, procedures, statutory requirements and Essential Energy Electrical Safety Rules.
Demonstrated experience to utilise analytical and technical knowledge to manage activities during planned and unplanned events providing appropriate solutions to technical/engineering issues in the Energy Network technical environment.
Recognise and rectify unplanned events of a critical nature and utilise essential knowledge and associated skills to provide timely resolutions.
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues.
Required Qualifications
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship.
Drivers licence.
WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert.
Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role.
Desirable
Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation Access.
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Essential Energy offers a broad range of employee benefits, providing you access to product discounts, including Qantas Club, Optus and Health Insurance, Health Programs including fitness passport and other benefits such as 26 weeks parental leave.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
We're a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities. As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country – we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD - we are an organisation with a wider variety of roles than you may first think. Whether you want to work remotely, in a coastal region or rurally, we will invest in you, develop you and help you shape a career in energy that will give you future opportunities you may never have realised in a sector where there is so much to explore.
For further information please contact Phil Stokes, Transmission Manager on 0418 698 064.
Applications close on 2 October 2024 at 11:55pm.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
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