Lineworker - Bridgetown

It’s an exciting time to be joining Western Power.

The way we use power is changing. The grid is evolving. And it’s our people who are helping connect everyone to a brighter energy future.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lineworker on a Permanent Full Time Basis at our Bridgetown Depot.

• Why not work where you can holiday?
• When enjoying the great work life balance you have with Western Power, you can also holiday in your own backyard!  
• As well as that a welcoming community for the whole family.

Bridgetown is located in the Beautiful Southwest Region of Western Australia, on the Blackwood River 2.5 hours from Perth. 

Bridgetown has a relaxed country atmosphere with that ‘Tree Change’ that is so often sort after, you can experience enchanting misty mornings in winter, refreshingly cool nights in the summer, a blaze of colour through the deciduous trees in autumn and bursts of new colour in spring.

Whilst being situated in this beautiful country you are only 1.5 hour drive away from coastal towns like Margaret River, Yallingup and Busselton where they offer world-class wine alongside unspoilt coastline, as well as stunning inland rivers, tall-timber forests and ancient underground caves.

As well as offering this envied lifestyle we can also offer great Allowances and Benefits

• • 2 ‘Extra’ Public Holidays annually
  • Fortnightly RDO
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
  • Site Allowance (Where Applicable)
  • Availability Allowance

About this role

You will be required to construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.

• Rectifying faults promptly 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. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead – essential
• Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential

Joining Western Power

Through our established Employee Network Groups, we bring our people diversity to life. At Western Power, we strive to build an authentic culture of inclusion and belonging for all.

Our people are our strength. As an employee at Western Power, we offer:

• A safe and sustainable workplace
• Equal opportunity employment;
• Personal development and training opportunities;
• An award-winning employee recognition programme

Important information

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.