Eoi - Cable Jointer

Evoenergy ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Relocation allowance

Free gym membership + onsite physio

Job summary

Evoenergy is hiring a Cable Jointer to join our ACT distribution network. You will perform HV/LV cable jointing for underground assets, including terminations in switchgear and transformers, and install t-joints in residential pits.

You will supervise and mentor apprentices and coordinate material orders and job codes. We expect safety leadership, field experience, and a Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground.
• Working knowledge of HV/LV cable jointing and underground networks.
• Experience supervising junior staff or apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide variety of cable jointing applications, including HV and LV XLPE & paper lead cables of our underground electricity network
• Termination of cables within switchgear and transformers
• Installation of t-joints within underground pits for residential sites
• Trouble shooting and fault finding within installed network
• Supervision, development and mentoring of junior staff and apprentices
• Ordering of materials for use including personal protective equipment.
• Ensure booking of time and materials to appropriate project/work orders numbers.
• Report on any worksite variances to immediate Supervisor.
• Contribute to job closure reports within required time frame.
• Participate in investigation of incidents if required.
• Other duties within the employee's skill, competence and training.

Skills

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Material ordering

Safety focus

Field operations

Education

Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground

Job description

As a Cable Jointer at Evoenergy, you will be part of general construction, installation, connection, maintenance and repair of both high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) distribution network assets and equipment.

You will predominantly be working in greenfields subdivision, feeder and chamber substation environments, with emphasis on those components directly related to the underground network.

Why work with Evoenergy:

• Salary $99,733 + 16% Superannuation + over $6,000 in allowances
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight
• Free gym membership + onsite physio
• Relocation allowance to support your move to Canberra
• Ongoing, full-time position

Key responsibilities:

• Performing a wide variety of cable jointing applications, including HV and LV XLPE & paper lead cables of our underground electricity network
• Termination of cables within switchgear and transformers
• Installation of t-joints within underground pits for residential sites
• Trouble shooting and fault finding within installed network
• Supervision, development and mentoring of junior staff and apprentices
• Ordering of materials for use including personal protective equipment.
• Ensure booking of time and materials to appropriate project/work orders numbers.
• Report on any worksite variances to immediate Supervisor.
• Contribute to job closure reports within required time frame.
• Participate in investigation of incidents if required.
• Other duties within the employee's skill, competence and training.

Our ideal candidate:

• You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Minimum Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
• OH&S General Induction Card
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Silica Awareness Training
• Hold a current Medium Rigid drivers licence or be willing and able to obtain.
• Previous successful work in field on construction and/or maintenance of network infrastructure.

About Evoenergy

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.

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