Lineworker - Kalgoorlie

Location:Kalgoorlie, WA, AU, 6531

19 Sep 2024

It’s an exciting time to be joining Western Power.

The way we use power is changing. The grid is evolving. And it’s our people who are helping connect everyone to a brighter energy future.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lineworker on a Permanent Full Time Basis at our Kalgoorlie Depot.

Kalgoorlie is located in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth at the end of the Great Eastern Highway. Kalgoorlie was founded on the hopes and dreams of the fortune seekers who flocked here in the late 1800s, and its grand heritage buildings stand testament to more than a century of gold rush history.

As well as being Western Australia’s ‘Golden Outback’, Kalgoorlie offers cafés and restaurants, modern bars and nightclubs, arts and culture activities, museums and tours, local sporting clubs and a great range of schooling for the younger families, as well as a range of festivals held throughout the year…..and don’t forget the community spirit !

As well as lifestyle we can also offer great Allowances and Benefits

• Site Allowance
• Housing Allowance $230 per week
• Remote Depot Allowance $100 per week
• Availability Allowance
• Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA)
• 2 ‘Extra’ Public Holidays annually
• Fortnightly RDO
• Option to purchase additional leave
• 3 Additional Leave Days per year
• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)

About this role

You will be required to:

• Construct and maintain the distribution electricity network in a team environment.
• Maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner.
• Ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers within the applicable guidelines and regulations.

• Rectify faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead – essential
• 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.

Joining Western Power

Through our established Employee Network Groups, we bring our people diversity to life. At Western Power, we strive to build an authentic culture of inclusion and belonging for all.

Our people are our strength. As an employee at Western Power, we offer:

• A safe and sustainable workplace
• Equal opportunity employment.
• Personal development and training opportunities.
• An award-winning employee recognition programme

Important information

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/