Maintenance Planner (Substations) at TransGrid

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Trade, HV Environments, Substation Maintenance, Transmission Assets, WHS Compliance, Environmental Compliance, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Utilities

Description

About Us At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones. The Opportunity In your new role, you’ll be the driving force behind the planning and optimisation of maintenance activities for high-voltage substations. From coordinating HV outages and specialised equipment to ensuring accurate resource allocation and job estimates, you’ll play a critical role in keeping the power transmission network reliable and safe. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of operations and the seamless delivery of essential services to communities. If you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and collaboration, this is your chance to make a real difference. About You You bring a strong technical foundation and practical experience in HV environments, along with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively. You will also have: Electrical trade or technician qualifications (Certificate III or Diploma level). Hands-on experience in substation maintenance or transmission assets. Knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance. Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Recognition & Reward We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you. Our Values Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day. Applications close on Monday, 5 January 2026

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for planning and optimizing maintenance activities for high-voltage substations, including coordinating HV outages and ensuring accurate resource allocation. This role is critical for maintaining the reliability and safety of the power transmission network.