Smart Grid Testing SME

at  CitiPower and Powercor

ABOUT US:

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 numbers 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 7 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.
Job Segment: Testing, Sustainability, Computer Science, Embedded, Quality Assurance, Technology, Energ

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We currently have an exciting and rare career opportunity to join our Communications Networks Quality Group as a Smart Grid Testing Subject Matter Expert based at our Brooklyn (3012) office in a full time and permanent capacity.
The role will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. This will be done by participating in the design, build, test and deployment of any testing and quality control activities, which can include internal and external projects, working to meet standards and procedures, reporting of non-compliance issues and continuously improve business and testing process.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in the electricity distribution industry, ideally working with software and hardware testing. In addition, this candidate will have a excellent analytical skills, highly developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to work within a team together to achieve goals within a timeframe.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in Information Communications Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent relevant professional training
• Working knowledge of and commitment to implementing a Quality Assurance system
• Significant experience in software and/or hardware testing - both manual and automated
• Strong knowledge in device and software test automation processes, tools and equipment such as UFT/QTP, NI VISA, LabView
• Good working knowledge of communication protocols, e.g. ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232, MODBUS, GPIB, USB
• Strong knowledge in programming, scripting languages and API, such as C#, C++, Java, Python, webservices, webMethods, web scraping, Selenium
• Knowledge of smart meters, metering applications or AMI infrastructure
• Experience in the design and development of test automation systems for instrumentation and/or software testing
• Familiar with working in an electrical or electronics laboratory environment
• A proven track record of problem determination and defect tracking