Electrical Trade Assistant | Intermediate Rigger

Whats on Offer
Competitive Wage: $66.39 p/hr super
Travel Requirements: Our key projects are currently based in Rockhampton with plans to expand into additional regions (regional and interstate locations).
FIFO from Brisbane: 10 days on / 4 days off 10hr day (including 30-min paid break). Flights and access to a tool of trade vehicle provided. Accommodation and meals are self-managed via LAHA.
Working Hours: 6:30am 4:30pm
Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP Ventias Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts Novated leases private health discounts credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths Coles and Expedia

About the Role
You will support in the construction delivery for renewable energy projects nationwide including greenfield and brownfield works on substations switching stations BESS installations and related infrastructure.
You will work across major infrastructure sites enjoying a balance of stability and variety. Well support you every step of the way with competitive allowances and genuine hands on support.

Main responsibilities will include:
Safely operate a telehandler to move equipment and structural components safely and to specification.
Support electrical and construction teams with cable installation activities
Provide assistance to electricians and other trades as needed
Maintain clean and safe work areas removing hazards and excess materials
Participate in daily pre-start meetings task safety analysis and SWMS reviews

About you:
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
24 years experience working as a Electrical Trade Assistant
Ability to work effectively within a small team (approx. 1415 personnel)

Essential Valid Tickets/Certificates:
Construction White Card
Intermediate Rigger Ticket
Crane (CN) Ticket
Telehandler Ticket
High Risk Work License Forklift EWP Working at Heights

Desirable but not essential:
Low Voltage Rescue and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
First Aid

About the Project
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm is a 38-turbine 228-megawatt onshore wind farm located 40km southwest of Rockhampton in Queensland.
Ventias energy networks and renewable teams will support Powerlink on the delivery of grid connection assets that will help generate enough clean energy to more than 85000 QLD homes.
Our team will design and construct a new 275kV switching station that will facilitate the transfer of the electricity generated by the wind farm to the Queensland transmission network.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider we maintain operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people supports career growth and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead collaborate hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages abilities and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all genders identities sexual orientations beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 167493