Overview
As a Lineworker, you'll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You'll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you'll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions.
Responsibilities
* Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner will ensure minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer.
* Complete allocated construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards ensuring consistent quality across the network.
* Maintaining and enhancing core Line skills with changing industry standards and business requirements.
* Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion.
* Working in environmental elements to complete jobs subject to adequate safety and control measures being implemented.
* Good customer relations are upheld when working in the field especially where there is direct contact with the public.
What Makes You a Great Fit
* Or – New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4
* Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
* HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential
Benefits
* Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
* The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
* Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
* An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
* An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
* In addition to standard leave, enjoy two additional public holidays each year.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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