Distribution Powerline Crew Leader

Enerven; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

72hr / 9day fortnight

Overtime paid at double time

Modern trucks and EWPs

Supportive leadership team

Nationally recognised training

13% superannuation

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

Leadership and career development

Job summary

Enerven is hiring Powerline Crew Leaders to maintain and construct SA Power Networks distribution assets across Adelaide. You will lead safety-focused teams, manage live and de-energised work, and ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

Travel to depots at Ferryden Park and St Marys may be required, with a 72-hour fortnight and overtime paid at double time. Essential qualifications include a Distribution (Powerline) Trade Certificate and a current SA Electrical Workers Licence.

Qualifications

• Distribution (Powerline) Trade Certificate is essential.
• Current SA Electrical Workers Licence for Distribution work (or ability to apply under mutual recognition).
• HV/LV switching experience is preferred.
• HR licence would be beneficial.
• Leadership experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety practices and model safe work behaviours.
• Maintain own truck and equipment.
• Ensure works meet SA Power Networks standards and E-drawings.
• Advise team leaders of at-risk work or delays.
• Capture and return compliance documentation for each job.
• Keep material bays empty before leaving site.
• Mentor team members and apprentices.
• Provide feedback to team leaders on performance and opportunities.
• Record job sign-off and timesheets in Toughbook accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Distribution (Powerline) Trade Certificate

Job description

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

Our Distribution Services team is responsible for maintaining and constructing SA Power Networks distribution assets – both overhead and underground on low voltage, 11kV and 33kV lines (poles, wires, transformers, high voltage switches etc.). This includes live low voltage maintenance and construction, high voltage switching and live line tree trimming, as well as project work such as conductor replacement, new line builds, and new transformers.

Due to the ongoing growth of our Distribution Services team, we have multiple permanent Powerline Crew Leader positions available at both the Ferryden Park and St Marys depots.

Day to day you will:

• Lead the way on safety, calling out unsafe behaviours and demonstrating safe work practices
• Maintain own truck and equipment
• Ensure all completed works are carried out to SA Power Networks standards and E-drawings
• Advise team leaders of work in jeopardy or not completed in a timely manner so intervention may occur
• Ensure all correct compliance documentation is captured, documented and returned to the team leader for each job
• Ensure material bays are completely empty before leaving for the job site
• Monitor and mentor team members and apprentices
• Give feedback to team leaders including what went well and why, and what could be better and how
• Accurate and complete Toughbook recording for job sign off and timesheet entries

The standard fortnight is 72hrs, with 1 rostered day off per fortnight. You will be required to work overtime from time to time (all overtime paid at double time) and perform availability duties.

The majority of work is in the Adelaide area, but there will be requirements to work away from home occasionally (travel / living away from home allowance applies).

About you

A will bring a strong commitment to working safely, and the ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes in standards, systems, and technologies. You are a strong and engaging leader who encourages team members to collaborate and find solutions.

Essential requirements include:

• Distribution (Powerline) Trade Certificate
• Current SA Electrical Workers Licence for Distribution work (or the ability to apply under mutual recognition)
• HV/LV switching experience (preferred)
• Current drivers’ licence (HR licence would be beneficial)
• Exposure to leadership responsibilities is a bonus

About us

The work behind the network

When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce

Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being

Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Excellent employee benefit programs

Enjoy working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment.

Access a variety of employee benefits including:

• 72hr / 9day fortnight
• Overtime paid at double time + LAFHA when working away
• Excellent working conditions (including modern trucks and state of the art EWPs)
• Supportive leadership team
• Nationally recognised training
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)