About the role
Band 4 - base salary from $129,585 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience
As a Field Engineer you will provide engineering services and solutions to the Operations Delivery group in the construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Tasmania’s Transmission and Distribution electrical networks.
Working within a dynamic and engaging team, you will work in areas of technical field support, continuous improvement, operational risk management and quality assurance. You will interface with the Asset Management, Network Operations and Project Management business units to co-ordinate and support implementation of initiatives and projects that impact Operations Delivery. Identifying and leading the implementation of technical improvements relating to safety, efficiency and execution capability is a key element of this role.
The role on offer will focus on the Substations area of Operations Delivery and will be working with field crew (primary customer), project managers, specialist contractors and other key stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Tasmania’s Distribution Network. The Field Engineering team comprises of a diverse range of generalist engineering professionals who work across TasNetworks’ whole asset base, which allows professional development in all areas of the network
About you
You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential), with sound knowledge of power system engineering principles and extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of high voltage plant and equipment.
You will have demonstrated the ability to lead technical work and be able to mentor and supervise developing engineers. You will have experience in driving the implementation of engineering processes and technical work practices and be able to effectively support change in an operational environment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to interpret and practically apply legislation, standards and industry guidelines in an operational environment, along with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work across multiple stakeholder groups.
What's on offer
This is a Permanent full-time opportunity based out of our Cambridge depot, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.
At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.
As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including -
1. True flexible work arrangements
2. 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
3. Electricity discount of 16.66%
4. 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
5. Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
6. Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
7. All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful