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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise and support to Meter Providers for complex site network outages.
• Coordinate and plan meter replacements at complex sites, such as blocks of flats/units with shared fuses.
• Ensure compliance with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) requirements and minimise the retention of legacy type 5 and 6 meters on Essential Energy’s network.
• Develop and design technical work packets, assist management in data analysis and budget planning, and contribute to planning and design development for various technical Energy Network projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Electrical Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
• White Card - WorkCover Induction for Construction Work - General Course
• Drivers Licence
• 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

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Officer to join the Asset Engineering team within our Assets and Operations division for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint.
The Engineering Officer’s role is crucial in supporting the mandated replacement of type 5 and 6 meters by 2030, as directed by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). You will be responsible for the development, planning and coordination of projects relating to multioccupancy shared fuse sites. Facilitating effective collaboration between Essential Energy and Metering Providers to achieve seamless meter exchanges with minimal disruption to customers.