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Senior Primary Engineer (Power Transformers)

Melbourne Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Primary Engineer (Power Transformers) will provide expert technical support and strategic input on power and instrument transformers, including asset management, maintenance policies, and performance specifications. This role involves initiating projects, assessing transformer conditions, and supporting network operations while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
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  • Play a key role in shaping asset management strategies
  • Support critical infrastructure projects that drive sustainable energy solutions

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 power and instrument transformers, covering all voltage levels from 66 kV and below.
  • Providing expert input on asset management strategies and philosophies.
  • Providing expert input to power and instrument transformer performance and technical specifications.
  • Providing expert input to the development of equipment standards.
  • Contributing towards maintenance policies and practices.
  • Initiating projects (developing concepts, preparing 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 power and instrument transformers.
  • Reviewing/auditing asset-related databases.
  • Investigating and analyzing power and instrument transformer equipment failures or problems, drafting reports, etc.
  • Making technical decisions in relation to power and instrument transformers.
  • Approving relevant technical documentation.
  • Participating in regulator and internal audits as required.
  • Providing support for emergency response events, as required.



Measures of Success

  • 100% Delivery of capex and opex works programs approvals for cables and distribution lines from year to year.
  • All power and instrument transformer 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.
  • 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

  • Degree qualified in Engineering.
  • 5+ years of engineering / asset management experience.
  • 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 power and instrument transformers and emerging trends and innovations.
  • Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for power and instrument transformers.
  • 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

Chance to play a key role in shaping asset management strategies, driving sustainable energy solutions, and supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6490505
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-072024-6490505
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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