Electrical Fitter

Essential Energy; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounts through corporate partners

Job summary

Essential Energy is recruiting a permanent Electrical Fitter for the Essential Water team based in Broken Hill. The role delivers maintenance, construction, inspection and operation of electrical assets across the water network, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Based in Broken Hill, you will work in a collaborative field-based team performing switching, testing and fault-finding, and contribute to operational programs that support regional communities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying electrical trade skills in a utility, water, industrial or distribution setting.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure maintenance, testing, fault finding and repair.
• Experience with high/low voltage switching and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical systems and assets within the water business.
• Conduct inspection, testing and verification activities and prepare reports on installations and water infrastructure.
• Perform switching and operating work for water network electrical assets per approved practices.
• Operate plant and equipment used in electrical construction and maintenance.
• Contribute to safety culture and comply with safety, environmental and asset management requirements.

Skills

Electrical trade skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Qualified Supervisor Certificate

NSW Construction Induction (White Card)

Tools

Permit systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Electrical Fitter to join our Essential Water team based in Broken Hill.

The Electrical Fitter is responsible for the delivery of a range of technical works encompassing the maintenance, construction, inspection and operation of equipment related to water operations. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure and assets across the Essential Water network.

Working as part of a collaborative field-based team, you will undertake a variety of technical activities including maintenance, testing, fault finding, switching operations and construction works on electrical assets that support water treatment and distribution services.

This position requires a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and customer service, while contributing to the delivery of operational programs and essential services for our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical systems and network assets associated with the water business.
• Conduct inspection, testing and verification activities and complete associated reports on electrical installations and water infrastructure.
• Perform switching and operating work associated with water network electrical assets in accordance with approved practices.
• Operate plant and equipment associated with electrical construction and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and comply with all safety, environmental and asset management requirements.

About You

• Demonstrated experience applying electrical trade skills within a utility, water, industrial or distribution environment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical infrastructure maintenance, testing, fault finding and repair activities.
• Experience undertaking High and Low Voltage switching activities and working within permit systems.
• Ability to respond effectively to planned and unplanned operational events.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing work records and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• NSW Construction Induction (White Card).

Why Essential Water

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.

At Essential Water, you'll have the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that supports regional communities while building your skills in a safety-focused and supportive team environment.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Water services are essential to the communities we serve. As an Electrical Fitter, you'll play a hands‑on role in maintaining and improving the infrastructure that delivers safe and reliable water services across our region.

For further information, please contact Frank Napoli on 0428 967 759.

Applications close on Thursday 22 October at 11:55pm AEST.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.

At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 1800 255 777.