Senior Asset Engineer

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave

Salary packaging

Employee recognition program

Renewable energy culture

Wellness leave

End-of-trip facilities

Parental leave & cultural leave

Job summary

Western Power in Perth CBD is seeking a Senior Asset Engineer to lead and apply best practice asset management strategies for primary and secondary assets across the distribution network. You will define maintenance standards, deliver risk-based life cycle analysis, and collaborate with engineers, operations and external stakeholders to optimise network performance and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and analytical skills, with a focus on reliability, compliance and

Qualifications

• Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia.
• 10+ years of engineering industry experience, preferably in operations, maintenance or asset management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Experience in power utility Industry (electrical and renewable) - operations, maintenance, asset management or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong asset management and risk management experience with a focus on reliability, compliance and asset performance.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into practical business and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management initiatives that optimise maintenance programs and manage network risk.
• Deliver risk-based maintenance and inspection programs across the distribution network.
• Drive asset performance through condition assessments, investigations and data-driven decisions.
• Identify and manage asset risks and translate insights into work programs and investment recommendations.
• Influence OPEX and CAPEX investment planning with prudent maintenance and asset replacement programs.
• Provide senior technical leadership on complex asset issues, including failures and root cause investigations.
• Support integration and optimisation of emerging technologies (SPS, BESS).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver network outcomes safely and on schedule.
• Champion safety and continuous improvement while mentoring engineering capability.

Skills

Engineering experience

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust)

Job description

Senior Asset Engineer – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Responsible for leading and applying best practice asset management strategies to deliver optimal life cycle performance for primary and secondary assets. This includes the development and application of maintenance standards, condition and life assessment and risk mitigation strategies, and the preparation of work plans.

• Define and document best practice asset management standards through applying subject matter engineering expertise
• Provide optimal technical solutions, technical advice and problem solving on the nominated asset(s)
• Assess and manage asset risks in line with Western Power and regulatory obligations

Role in Action:

• Support and lead asset management initiatives that optimise maintenance programs, manage network risk contributing to reliability, safety, and resilience of critical electricity infrastructure.
• Deliver risk-based maintenance and inspection programs across Western Power's distribution network, ensuring regulatory, operational and customer outcomes are achieved.
• Drive asset performance through condition assessments, technical investigations and data-driven decision making.
• Identify, assess and manage asset risks, translating technical insights into practical work programs and investment recommendations.
• Influence OPEX and CAPEX investment planning by developing prudent, efficient and evidence-based maintenance and asset replacement programs.
• Provide senior technical leadership on complex asset issues, including asset failures, root cause investigations, emerging risks and network performance challenges.
• Support the integration and optimisation of emerging technologies, including Stand-alone Power Systems (SPS) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Collaborate with operational, engineering and external stakeholders to deliver network outcomes safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Champion safety, continuous improvement and engineering excellence while mentoring and supporting the development of engineering capability within the team.

Why This Role Matters

• Provides technical leadership on critical asset management and maintenance decisions.
• Shapes investment priorities through risk-based engineering analysis.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia.
• Significant engineering industry experience (10+ years), preferably in operations, maintenance or asset management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in power utility Industry (electrical and renewable) - operations, maintenance, asset management or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong asset management and risk management experience with a focus on reliability, compliance and asset performance.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into practical business and investment decisions.
• Demonstrated technical expertise combined with sound risk management and governance knowledge.
• Understand of the broader business context and ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and thrive on complex challenges.

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.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• 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 three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As aWORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through ourReconciliation Action Plan andDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.