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Senior Primary Engineer (Switchgear)

Melbourne Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Primary Engineer (Switchgear) will provide specialized expertise in high voltage switchgear and instrument transformers, contributing to asset management strategies, performance specifications, and equipment standards. This role involves technical decision-making, project initiation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the company's mission of connecting communities with energy and accelerating a sustainable future.
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  • Impactful contribution to a sustainable future
  • 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 high voltage switchgear and instrument transformers, covering all voltage levels up to 550kV
  • Providing expert input into asset management strategies and philosophies
  • Providing expert input into performance and technical specifications
  • Providing expert input into the development of equipment standards
  • Contributing towards maintenance policy/practices
  • Initiating projects (developing concepts, preparing business cases, and project handover documentation)
  • Supporting regulatory submission replacement plans
  • 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 equipment failures or problems, drafting reports, etc.
  • Making technical decisions in relation to HV switchgear and instrument transformers
  • Approving relevant technical documentation
  • Participating in regulatory and internal audits as required
  • Providing support for emergency response events, as required



Measures of Success



  • Wholly accountable:
    • 100% delivery of capex and opex works programs approvals for HV switchgear and instrument transformers from year to year
    • All HV switchgear and instrument transformer documentation kept current from year to year
    • Incident and failure investigations completed within required timeframes and quality
    • Audit and investigation actions completed within required timeframes
    • Technical and operational support provided within 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

  • 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 organizational 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 HV assets, with a focus on HV switchgear and instrument transformers, and emerging trends and innovations
  • Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for HV switchgear and instrument transformers
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimize 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

Career Development

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge projects that will shape the future of energy infrastructure.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6490499
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Mining, Energy & Resources
Specialisation
Engineering - Electrical
What is your industry?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-072024-6490499
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.