Technical Officer

Western Power; Shire Of Northam; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional 4 weeks leave per year

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Technical Officer to investigate complex network issues across LV and HV supply, coordinating responses and delivering practical solutions for safe and reliable operation. You will respond to faults, analyze root causes, and implement system changes while liaising with field teams.

The role requires a Western Australian A Grade electrical workers license, broad knowledge of distribution and transmission technology, and experience in switching within Distribution

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of technical experience in energy industry.
• Licenses or certificates of competency relevant to Western Power.
• Knowledge of distribution and transmission technology and switching practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex network issues, identify root causes.
• Coordinate or support technical work across other work groups.
• Conduct switching and implement network solutions in Distribution/Transmission systems.
• Liaise with Western Power personnel to implement solutions and close out issues.
• Provide technical training and share knowledge.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Switching techniques

Problem solving

Education

A Grade electrical workers License (WA)

Tools

Distribution & Transmission technology

Job description

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The Technical Officer is responsible for investigating and resolving complex network issues, coordinating operational and technical responses, and delivering practical solutions that support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Western Power’s electricity network. Using your technical expertise, you will improve network performance, respond to faults and outages, and help deliver better outcomes for communities across Western Australia.

Your Role in Action

Liaise with customer to establish complaint, identify issues and confirm resolution.

Coordinate or support technical work across other work groups.

To investigate complex network problems associated with LV and HV supply, including electric shocks and customer complaints regarding power quality factors to identify and analyse root cause of fault.

Determine solution to network problems by taking appropriate local action, including field and construction standards review, design work and system changes.

Liaise with Western Power personnel to implement network solution and close out the issue.

Conduct switching as required in the Distribution and Transmission Systems.

Manage own work to meet the dynamic need of many independent requests initiated by customers, formal leaders, colleagues and self-driven initiatives.

Provide direction and training through the sharing of technical knowledge and information.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Preferably six to eight years' technical experience in the energy industry, including appropriate industry licenses or certificates of competency.

Knowledge of Distribution and Transmission technology, switching techniques and practices.

Knowledge of networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.

The incumbent possesses a Western Australian “A” Grade electrical workers License. (Endorsed Electrical Fitter and Electrical Mechanic) – essential.

Have appropriate switching levels to conduct switching as required in the Distribution Systems is desirable.

Demonstrate consistent, values-based behaviour

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 flexible 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.

Applications close on 1 December 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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