Senior Risk and Compliance Engineer

at  CitiPower and Powercor

ABOUT US:

We’re a team that cares about you and your community. CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include a large number of households, as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.
In designing and delivering these services, our people are united by a real sense of purpose to empower customer choices in ways that are important for our communities and the environment. Using advanced analytics, knowledge built through years of practical expertise, partnerships with leading researchers, and the courage to experiment, our people are proud to be disruptive influencers amongst the electricity industry.
Increasingly, our networks are connecting new large-scale renewable energy generators and integrating technologies like solar, batteries and electric vehicles as customers change the way they generate, use, store and share power. This demand is transforming the electricity market faster than any change we’ve ever seen before. As a result, our people are at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally.

WHAT’S NEXT?

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 15 May 2024.
For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team via Careers@Powercor.com.au
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently looking for an experienced Risk and Compliance Engineer to join our Network Risk and Performance team in a full time and permanent capacity based at our Market Street Head Office.
This position is responsible for undertaking various electrical safety compliance assurance activities as outlined in the Integrated Network Management System (INMS) / Electricity Safety Management Scheme (ESMS) across the CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy distribution networks.
In addition, the role is also responsible for coordinating risk profiling and risk assessment activities including the establishment and implementation of control actions in accordance with continuous improvements initiatives.
The ideal person for this role will have a strong technical background and experience in the electricity distribution industry. In addition, this candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organisation, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels both internal and external to the business.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or other relevant discipline
• Detailed and demonstrated knowledge of contemporary risk management principles
• Strong understanding and knowledge of electricity safety legislation
• Strong organisational and report writing skills
• Previous experience in dealing with external regulatory authorities