Senior Field Support Engineer Partnerships

Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.

About your new role :

Energy Queensland has a permanent opportunity for a Senior Field Support Engineer in the Operations Division to join the Engineering Field Support Partnership Services team, based in either Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville or Cairns.

As the Senior Field Support Engineer Partnership, you will be the subject matter expert and take a lead role in providing Registered Professional of Queensland (RPEQ) professional engineering advice, technical support, direction and decisions for construction, testing / commissioning and maintenance activities for Energy Queensland, and Powerlink Queensland assets. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Integrated Works Program, inclusive of technical coaching, training and technical briefing of field staff, along with influencing quality assurance, engineering and technical solutions for construction and commissioning works. Your role will include, real time investigation and reporting of plant failures and plant conditions, including emerging trends, while providing advice, judgement and recommendations that result in timely, return-to-service decisions for Energy Queensland and Powerlink Queensland.

This role is a key engineering contact for Powerlink operational and technical commissioning matters.

With flexi-working and a 9 or 10-day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $199,836 for 10 days + 14.75% superannuation. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position.

Why choose to work for us? :

It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience :

• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
• Strong 14.75% superannuation and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
• Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
• Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
• A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
• Support and guidance with access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
• A Safety-First culture , the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
• Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.

About you :

We are seeking candidates with high level of written and oral communication and the ability to problem-solve, along with well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills as well as :

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in the area of Electrical is essential.
• Detailed demonstrated knowledge of substation asset construction, testing / commissioning and maintenance activities and practices with a focus on providing professional engineering services and technical support for non-standard and external customer commissioning and maintenance works.
• Demonstrated experience providing expert technical advice and recommendations, including technical risk identification and mitigation in relation to compliance, constructability, testing and commissioning activities for external works.
• C’ Class licence essential as this position will require you to travel regularly.
• Availability to participate in a standby roster.

Most importantly, you will strongly align with our values : We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow - We Deliver.

About us :

Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.

How to Apply :

If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications close :  5.00pm, Wednesday 24 July 2024.

For further information please contact Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor on 0474 011 146

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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