Technical Officer Network Safety

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 14 August 2024.
For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Careers Team via Careers@Powrcor.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 currently have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Network Risk and Assurance team as a Technical Officer Network Safety in a full time and permanent capacity based at our Market Street Head Office.
This position is responsible for the reporting of electrical safety incidents to Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to ensure we meet our regulatory requirements. This includes the verification of technical information from incidents, accurate interpretation of that information and timely report submissions.
The ideal person for this role will have a strong technical background, knowledge and experience in the electricity distribution industry. In addition, this candidate will have strong analytical and computer literacy skills, strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• Associate Diploma of Electrical Power Systems / Certificate of Technology (Electrical)/ Certificate IV Electrical/Associate Diploma Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Knowledge of systems and processes associated with electricity networks
• Working knowledge of the assets used in the power network
• Take ownership and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce formal, accurate and timely responses and reports
• Experience in incident reporting and investigations
• Experience in an electrical technical/field role
• Good experience in dealing with a wide variety of customers, contractors and external bodies.