Advanced Plant Operator

Western Power; City Of Armadale; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to four weeks of additional leave

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Wellness leave days

On-site café

End-of-trip facilities

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Power invites applications for an Advanced Plant Operator role based in Forrestdale. This permanent, non-trade position supports Transmission Operations - Construction, driving to assist field crews and maintain network integrity in a safe, reliable manner.

The role demands flexibility, willingness to travel and lone working, with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance. A suite of licences and non-trade experience in an operational team is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Valid WA C Class Driver's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled non-trade support in an electrical team environment for Substation Construction and Maintenance.
• Support Field Crews across the Transmission network, including nights away from home and lone working.

Skills

WA C Class Licence

WA HR/HC Licence

Crane (C2-C6) licence

Forklift

EWP

Dogging

Rigging

White Card

Basic Emergency Life Support

Non-trade support experience

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 , w ith 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

• 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.

Applications close on 23 October

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. Y ou 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 leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

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.