Powerline Asset Assessor

Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime included

Flexi-time

Leave loading 17.5%

13% superannuation

$900 electricity reimbursement

Employee referral program

Income protection

Parental leave 18 weeks

Extra annual leave up to 20 days

Novated lease

Health insurance and gym discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty seeks an Asset Management Officer to inspect and assess the condition of electrical powerline assets across South Australia. You will input and review asset data to maintain quality information for informed network decisions.

Day-to-day duties include inspections, thermography, ultrasonic testing and drone inspections, with desktop and field audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy. Based in Adelaide metro with regional travel.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Trade – Powerline, including ESI Transmission Overhead or NZ equivalent.
• Trade qualification in ESI - Distribution or NZ Level 4 equivalent.
• SA Electrical License (or eligible).
• Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection & Testing (advantage).
• Current drivers’ license (essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections and reporting of powerline assets across SA networks.
• Perform thermographic surveys, ultrasonic testing and visual inspections.
• Operate drones for aerial asset inspections.
• Audit desktop and field data to ensure standards are met and data quality is high.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes and effectiveness.

Skills

Powerline experience

Field inspections

Drone inspections

Thermography

Ultrasonic testing

Education

ESI Transmission Overhead

NZ ESI Transmission Line Maint

ESI Distribution

NZ ESI Line Mechanic Dist

Tools

Drone operations

Thermography equipment

Job description

• Contribute to the ongoing effective management of the SA Electricity Network
• Competitive salary+ x2 OT| extra 1% super | Income protection |Flexi-time
• Supportive team | strong long term career development & growth opportunities

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.

Theexpertiseand dedication of our peoplespansthe entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven,we’reconnecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

As an Asset Management Officer you will inspect, test and assess the condition of electrical powerline assets throughout South Australia.

You will be responsible for the input and review of asset data to ensure quality information is available to inform decisions and support the ongoing effective management of the network.

Day to day you will:

• Carry out detailed and methodical inspections and reporting of powerline assets across SA’s Transmission and Distribution networks
• Conduct thermographic surveys, ultrasonic testing and visual inspections
• Use remotely piloted aircraft (drone) to conduct aerial asset inspections
• Conduct desktop and field auditing to ensure specific technical standards and project specifications are complied with and that quality information is recorded
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes and effectiveness

This role will work across the Adelaide Metropolitan area and multiple regional locations across South Australia. Some away from home/intrastate work will be required. Base depot will be Metro North (Elizabeth).

About you

You’re a qualified Powerline Worker who takes pride in your craft and enjoys getting out in the field to see all corners of our beautiful state. You may be looking to apply your skills in a different part of the industry, or ready to step away from large-scale construction projects in favour of more stable, inspection-focused work.

• A Certificate of Trade – Powerline, including a Cert III in Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) – Transmission Overhead, OR the equivalent New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Transmission Line Maintenance) (Level 4)
• We will also consider Trade qualified applicants with a Certificate III in ESI - DistributionOR New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4)
• An SA Electrical License (or eligibility to get one)
• A Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing (highly advantageous, but not essential)
• A Current drivers’ license (essential)

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 andexpertise. 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, ourcustomersand the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs

Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative,safeand supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• 37.5hr week + overtime paid at x2 time
• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carersparentalleave
• Ability topurchaseextra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salarysacrificetowards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

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,eventsandexpertiseon 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)