Lineworker - Merredin

Western Power; Shire Of Merredin; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Additional leave

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Recognition programme

Renewable energy culture

Extra leave days

Job summary

Western Power in Merredin, WA is seeking a Lineworker to build and maintain transmission and distribution networks, respond quickly to faults, and keep safety at the forefront. You’ll plan and execute tasks with high quality work while providing positive customer interactions.

You will join a team delivering safe, reliable electricity and contributing to a cleaner energy future, with opportunities for career development and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused with proven experience in transmission/distribution projects.
• Experience leading teams in construction and maintenance work.
• Relevant authorisation including white card and emergency life support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure safe practices are followed.
• Ensure teams meet daily performance targets and communicate with stakeholders.
• Receive, evaluate and prepare work parcels for implementation.
• Attend faults promptly to isolate the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Construct network infrastructure per design and standards.
• Share knowledge and build team capability among experienced staff.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Fault response

Network construction

Communication

Education

Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems Distribution / Transmission Overhead

New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4

Job description

As a Lineworker, you’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You’ll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you’ll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions.

Your Role in Action

• Responsible for safety in the work environment and ensure safe work practises are followed and a safe work environment maintained
• Responsible for ensuring that the teams are meeting the required performance each day, in the completion of work; maintaining open communication with team members and stakeholders
• Receive, evaluate, and prepare work parcels for implementation
• Ensure prompt attendance to faults and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable and affordable operation of the network
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards
• Assist with building team capability and providing and sharing technical knowledge and experience to others within the team of lesser experience

Why Merredin?

Merredin is the largest regional centre in the eastern Wheatbelt, 2.5 hours drive east of Perth and west of Kalgoorlie.

Small, friendly community : Be part of a town where neighbours know your name.

Thriving business & Agriculture: Merredin has all the major services of a commercial centre

Family Friendly: Family can enjoy Playgrounds, Nature Parks, Skate Parks, Cafes, Restaurants

This role is covered under the CEPU Agreement and offers an attractive hourly base rate starting from $57.96 per hour, dependent on qualifications and authorisations held. In addition, employees receive a site allowance of $2.50 per hour applied to all hours worked.

In addition to these rates, Merredin attracts regional living allowances totalling $300 per week.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems Distribution / Transmission Overhead
• Or - New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution electricity network
• Demonstrated industry experience in leading operational teams in the construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution electricity network
• Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support

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.
• 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 an extra two leave days each year.