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Senior Engineer - Distribution Lines and Structures

Melbourne Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Engineer - Distribution Lines & Structures provides specialized expertise in managing and optimizing cables and overhead lines up to 66 kV. This role involves developing asset management strategies, supporting infrastructure projects, and ensuring the effective maintenance and performance of distribution assets.
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  • Impactful contribution to a sustainable future
  • Professional growth and development

About Our Client

The client is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services, operating across multiple regulated networks including electricity distribution, gas distribution, and statewide electricity transmission. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the client plays a key role in meeting the evolving energy needs of Australian communities while advancing towards a more efficient and green energy future.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical expertise associated with cables and overhead lines up to 66 kV.
  • Providing expert input to asset management strategies and philosophies.
  • Providing expert input to line performance and technical specifications.
  • Providing expert input to the development of equipment standards.
  • Contributing towards maintenance policy/practices.
  • Initiating projects (develop concepts, prepare business cases and project handover documentation).
  • Supporting the implementation of asset management and asset replacement initiatives.
  • Supporting Network Operations to achieve annual capital and operational works plans.
  • Assessing and reviewing the condition of installed cables and distribution line assets.
  • Review/audit of asset-related databases.
  • Investigating and analysing cable and distribution line equipment failures or problems, drafting reports, etc.
  • Making technical decisions in relation to cables and distribution lines.
  • Approving relevant technical documentation.
  • Participating in regulator and internal audits as required.
  • Providing support for emergency response events, as required.



Measures of SuccessWholly accountable Metrics:

  • 100% Delivery of capex and opex works programs approvals for cables and distribution lines from year to year.
  • All cable and distribution lines documentation kept current from year to year.
  • Incident and failure investigations are completed within required timeframes to the required quality.
  • Audit and investigations actions are completed within the required timeframes.
  • Technical and operational support provided in required timeframes.



Shared Metrics:

  • Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (RIFR) targets.
  • Mission Zero conversation targets.
  • Customer service and SLA targets.
  • Adherence to corporate values.
  • Collective Asset Management outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

  • Relevant training or qualification in Engineering.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes.
  • Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks, and relevant standards.
  • Understanding of relevant Regulatory frameworks and legislation.
  • Understanding of relevant Australian and International standards and industry codes of practice.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations.
  • Ability to connect with organisational strategy and identify what is required at a tactical level to achieve it.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of distribution system components, equipment, and technologies, with a focus on cables and distribution lines and emerging trends and innovations.
  • Knowledge of relevant software packages used for analysis and design of distribution lines and structures e.g., PLS-CAD suite.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise asset performance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  • An advanced level of reasoning skills and engineering judgement.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing critical energy infrastructure, directly contributing to the development and implementation of innovative asset management strategies.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6490508
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Mining, Energy & Resources
Specialisation
Asset Management
What is your industry?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-072024-6490508
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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