Distribution Technician

at  Ausgrid

Date: 21 Jun 2024

Location:AU

• Permanent full-time Opportunity | $85,412 + 15.5% Super
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance!
• Located at Artarmon or Banksmeadow

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day.
Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future.
We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

SPARK OUR INTEREST!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

We are looking for:

• Qualified Electrician – Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent).
• Class C drivers licence.
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
• WH&S WorkCover – General Induction.
• Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials related to working in substations or on the network.
• Demonstrated awareness of safe manual handling techniques.
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices.
• Proven capability to work effectively within a team or work crew.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Distribution Technician will have a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, sustainability, and affordability of our network assets for our valued customers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Inspect, install and maintain network infrastructure and electrical equipment.
• Perform Low Voltage switching operations.
• Fabricate, assemble, maintain, and dismantle electricity supply industry components of any voltage.
• Work safely and operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus.
• Participate in assessment and preparation of job sites for upcoming work
• Liaise with key internal and external contacts such as customers and contractors as well as support the resolution of any customer complaints.
• Use, interpret and apply drawings, basic diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.
• Participate in emergency restoration work.