Job Description

Advanced Plant Operator – Permanent - Forrestdale

We currently have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Non-Trade Employee within our Transmission Operations – Construction Team based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway.

Spanning across 120,000 square meters, with the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

To provide ‘multi skilled’ non-trade support in an electrical team environment in the Substation Construction and Maintenance of the transmission electricity network in a safe, reliable and efficient manner to maintain the integrity of the network.

 The role will involve large amounts of driving supporting the Field Crews across the Transmission network which will include times of working away from home and lone working.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

We’re seeking someone from within our workforce with experience and attributes that include: 

• Valid WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence (subject to business requirements)
• Valid WA ‘HR’ / ‘HC’ Licence (subject to business requirements)
• High Risk licence class Crane (C2 - C6), Forklift, EWP, Dogging or Basic Rigging (subject to business requirements)
• Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within the first month of employment)
• Prior experience in providing non trade support in an operational team environment
• Demonstrate Western Power's constructive behaviours and values. 

For more information about this opportunity please contact Kyna Mason on 0428 719 053.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 23 October

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) 

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