Lineworker - Koorda at Western Power

Koorda, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lineworker, Electricity Supply, Transmission Networks, Distribution Networks, Fault Rectification, Construction, Maintenance, Safety Planning, Customer Relations, Industry Standards, Risk Management, Environmental Awareness, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

Industry

Utilities

Description

Lineworker – Permanent Full-time – Operations East WA As a Lineworker, you'll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You'll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you'll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions. Your Role in Action Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner will ensure minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer. Complete allocated construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards ensuring consistent quality across the network. Maintaining and enhancing core Line skills with changing industry standards and business requirements. Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion. Working in environmental elements to complete jobs subject to adequate safety and control measures being implemented. Good customer relations are upheld when working in the field especially where there is direct contact with the public. Why Koorda? Located just 230 km northeast of Perth, Koorda is a welcoming rural community offering a relaxed lifestyle, a tight-knit atmosphere, and unique local attractions: Small, friendly community: Be part of a town where neighbours know your name. Koorda Drive-in Theatre: Enjoy the latest blockbusters under the stars. Active sporting culture: Get involved in local sporting groups. Breathtaking wildflower season: Experience nature at its finest. What Makes You a Great Fit Certificate III in ESI - Power System Distribution Overhead or equivalent or Or - New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4. Valid WA ‘HR' Class Drivers Licence. Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network. HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential. By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: Site allowance of $2.50 paid on all hours worked Allowances for ‘Availability Roster' Remote Depot Living Allowance - $150 per week Remote Housing Allowance - $180 per week Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. In addition to standard leave, enjoy two additional public holidays each year. As this is an expression of interest advertisement, we continuously review applications and reach out to discuss current and upcoming opportunities. We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.  Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) Find out how we're building A Network for Life: A network for life (westernpower.com.au)

Responsibilities

As a Lineworker, you will construct and maintain transmission and distribution networks, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply. You will respond to faults promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain positive customer interactions.