Overview
Are you looking for your next challenge? Join Sunwater, where you'll play a key role in leading teams and implementing strategic initiatives focused on compliance, technical support, and training. Your day‐to‐day will involve ensuring our operational staff and contractors are up to date and compliant with relevant Sunwater policies and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities
There will be a strong emphasis on your ability to manage and participate in high‐voltage (HV) access and HV switching operations. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise in risk management systems, policies, and procedures.
* Consult with regional leadership teams to support evolving standards and drive improvements in electrical safety
* Assist projects teams through the design process, providing input to ensure alignment with operational requirements and electrical standards
* Audit completed works to verify compliance with Sunwater's standards and operational need
* Act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP), with a primary focus on your designated scheme, under the Sunwater Electrical Contractor Licence, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS Electrical Standards and all other legislative requirements
* Provide technical direction, asset management advice, and analytical support to the Operations Team to optimise infrastructure asset performance
* Support fault response activities by assisting with the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical issues, helping ensure continuity of operations and timely restoration of services
Travel and Working Hours
Our portfolio is diverse, and you will be required to occasionally travel to access distant assets. You will also be required to work a 1 in 2 roster which will require weekend work.
Qualifications and Experience
We are seeking a highly analytical individual with expert‐level knowledge of the requirements for the management and maintenance of electrical infrastructure and assets. You will have qualifications as an HV Switching Operator alongside 5–10 years relevant experience in the planning, execution, construction and maintenance activities associated with high‐voltage installations.
* Ability to obtain Qualified Technical Person (QTP)
* HV Coordination Qualification
* Demonstrated experience with PLC and SCADA systems
* Demonstrated experience with electrical maintenance practices
* Demonstrated practical project and contract management skills, with proven ability to meet agreed timeframes and deliverables
Contract and Compensation
This role is a fixed‐term position until January 2028 and can be based in Mackay, Collinsville, Moranbah, or Bowen.
* Base salary starting from $129,897.17 + on‐call allowance (11%)
* 12.75% superannuation
* Access to TOIL
* 17.5% leave loading
* A genuine emphasis on work/life balance
* Access to employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
* Prioritise wellbeing with comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle (full‐time permanent employees only)
* Prioritise professional growth with career development programmes, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early‐career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full‐time permanent employees only)
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.
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