Network Assurance Facilitator

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About Network Assurance

Network Assurance is a critical aspect of Essential Energy ensuring that our customer connections and Network are compliant and aligned with business objectives. This involves a process of validating monitoring and managing Accredited Service Providers and Contractors work and installations through formal inspection and verification to identify potential risks. With the increasing complexity and rapid pace of change Network Assurance ensures to maintain a safe and reliable Network.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Powerline Worker Electrician or Dual-Qualifiedindividual to join our Network Assurance team as aNetwork Assurance Facilitator which can be based in Inverell Warialda and Moree.

As a Network Assurance Facilitator Level 1 you will be responsible for the quality assurance of the construction and completion of contestable and non-contestable projects through inspection/audit processes ensuring all works are completed in compliance with the certified design and Essential Energys construction standards. This role requires a high level of technical knowledge and skills working across the energy network to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders. You will be responsible for network inspections defect management completion of inspection checklists project assessments and formal acceptance of construction works.

The role requires planning assessment evaluation and reporting of works against policy procedure and applicable standards.

About You

This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Powerline Worker or Electrical Technician (or dual qualified) who is looking to take their career to the next level.

Your experience in in the Construction Energy/Electrical or Utilities industry will be essential in coordinating inspections/audits on the distribution network. You will be comfortable with working and dealing with customers electrical contractors and ASPs providing technical advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualificationsand Experience

• Powerline Worker qualification UET30612 or equivalent
• Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent
• Qualified Supervisor Certificate or equivalent (Electrical)
• Drivers Licence
• White Card Safe Work NSW Induction for Construction Work
• Skills in coordinating and undertaking investigations inspections audits and develop both compliance and preliminary investigation reports
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Communication and liaison skills required to engage with and address technical issues for customers business units and key industry stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with sound influencing and negotiating ability

Desirable

• Project Management and/or Business Administration qualifications.
• Auditing qualifications/certifications.
• Solid understanding and experience with basic/intermediate IT platforms and programs including iOS devices.
• Certificate IV educational study aligned to modules within the Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry) qualification or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualification

Why Essential Energy

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas Optus NIB and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living system that must adapt to new and emerging technologies while continuing to meet customer needs. At Essential Energy your expertise will help shape a safer more resilient network for communities across our footprint

For further information please contactDarren Butler Network Assurance Supervisor on

Applications close on Monday 26 January at midnight.

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