Who are KRSP
Kimberley Regional Service Providers (KRSP) delivers both essential services - including vital maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements to essential power, water, and wastewater infrastructure - and municipal services, enhancing the quality of life for Indigenous communities across remote areas of the Kimberley region in Western Australia.
Operating from its Broome headquarters and workshop, KRSP is known for its innovative approach, dependability, high-quality workmanship, and qualified service.
About the role
We need a motivated Linesworker with a solid track record in electrical distribution service and maintenance. You'll use your diverse skills across all aspects of the job.
As part of KRSP's field operations, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you'll be key in supporting projects and asset maintenance on Horizon Power Networks throughout the Kimberley and providing essential service to remote Indigenous communities.
Join a dedicated team and make a real, positive impact on the communities we serve.
Key responsibilities of the role
- Maintenance and repairs to LV / HV (11kV & 22kV) distribution and related infrastructure
- Undertake planned and emergency maintenance as required
- Minor upgrades / construction of network infrastructure, constructed to design specifications and standards
- Undertake vegetation management
- Capacity to rectify faults promptly to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise disruption
- Identify and report preventative maintenance
- Undertake testing of distribution systems
- Populate and manage as required physical and electronic records, logbooks, and reporting templates
- Demonstrate ability to work safely on distribution networks
- Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and regulations
Location
The role operates on a drive in/drive out roster basis from Broome to remote communities in the Kimberley.
Local Kimberley residents are encouraged to apply, as are candidates interested in relocating to the Kimberley region. FIFO is available for those located outside of the Kimberley region generally on a 18:12 roster. Given the nature and location of our work, we need candidates who are flexible with these roster cycles.
What you will need
An ability to demonstrate a high work ethic, integrity, and safe work practices together with a positive mindset.
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical distribution industry
- Cert III in ESI Distribution Overhead
- Capacity to work in remote location, inclusive of driving on remote unsealed roads
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a small team
- High risk work licence
- Work with elevated work platforms
- White card
- Current C class driver’s licence
- National police clearance
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
Desirable criteria
- Medium to Heavy Rigid (MR/HR) preferred
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- UETDRMP011 Testing of Connections to Low Voltage Electricity Networks (Horizon Power SCT)
- UETDRMP007 Perform Rescue from a Live Low Voltage Panel
- Generation Isolation Level 6.1 (Horizon Power)
- Distribution Switching Operations Training Level 2 (Horizon Power)
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