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Senior Lines Engineer - Transmission

Melbourne Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Engineer - Transmission Lines will provide specialized expertise in managing overhead transmission lines and tower structures, contributing to asset management strategies and technical specifications. This role involves leading maintenance policies, initiating projects, and supporting asset reliability and regulatory compliance.
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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 overhead lines from 66 kV to 500 kV.
  • Providing technical expertise associated with tower structures (also includes communications towers).
  • 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 optimised maintenance policy/practices.
  • Determining line ratings and publishing these ratings for planning purposes.
  • Initiating projects (develop concepts, prepare business cases and project handover documentation).
  • Supporting the implementation of asset management and asset replacement initiatives.
  • Developing business cases for economic capital works plans.
  • Supporting Network Operations to achieve annual capital and operational works plans.
  • Supporting long-term asset reliability and resilience plans and regulatory submissions.
  • Assessing and reviewing the condition of installed transmission line assets.
  • Reviewing/auditing asset data quality and related databases.
  • Investigating and analysing transmission line equipment failures or problems, drafting reports, etc.
  • Making technical decisions in relation to transmission lines.

The Successful Applicant

  • Relevant training or qualification in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of relevant software packages used for analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, e.g., PLS-CAD suite.
  • In-depth knowledge of transmission system components, equipment, and technologies, with a focus on transmission lines and emerging trends and innovations.
  • 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.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise asset performance.

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-072024-6490497
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Electrical
What is your industry?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-072024-6490497
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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