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Lead engineer (primary assets)

Melbourne
AusNet
Posted: 11 February
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Lead Engineer (Primary Assets)

We're entering an exciting phase of growth, and we're looking for a Lead Engineer (Primary Assets) to help us lead the way.

As the Lead Engineer (Primary Assets), this role will see you demonstrate technical leadership in the Asset Management team within AusNet's Transmission business, championing work programs and initiatives, guiding and leading others in the team to achieve outcomes. Utilising your extensive technical knowledge, you will deliver sound technical support to ensure the optimisation of assets while maintaining network performance and the long‐term viability of our networks.

This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne and sits within our Transmission Asset Management team.

Responsibilities
* Provide technical, economic & strategic advice to Asset Management as required
* Provide technical and engineering guidance on Primary Assets (particularly power transformers) to support other areas of the business
* Lead the development of Asset Management Primary Asset strategies and work plans (CAPEX and OPEX) aligned with budgets and corporate planning horizons
* Provide technical leadership in the management of Station Primary Asset risks and compliance
* Perform condition and risk assessments of Primary Assets and prepare regulatory submissions for Primary Assets classes
* Lead the delivery of Primary Asset refurbishment and renewal business cases and RITs
* Lead the development and maintenance of Primary asset specifications
* Lead the creation and revision of inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance strategies for Primary Assets and budget justification
* Provide specialist guidance to field engineering groups for network incidents and assist in investigations and reporting of Primary Assets incidents, failures and defects
* Represent AusNet with external regulators as required for Primary Assets
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Engineering
* Demonstrated 10+ years of engineering/asset management experience
* Deep understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards
* Deep understanding of relevant Australian and International standards and industry codes of practice for Primary Assets
* Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations for Primary Assets
* Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment
* In‐depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, with a focus on Primary Assets and emerging trends and innovations
* Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for Primary Assets
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data‐driven insights to inform decision‐making and optimise asset performance
* Professional body membership: National Engineering Registration
Benefits
* Flexibility: hybrid work, flexible hours or part‐time arrangements to help balance work and life
* Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
* Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
* Perks: purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more
Other Information

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
Employment type: Full‐time
Industry: Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

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