Distribution Powerline Worker / Electrical Fitter Mechanic

Ever considered a tree change? Nestled on the western fringes of the awe-inspiring Great Dividing Range, Kandos is a serene and inviting town serving as a gateway to the breathtaking Capertee Valley.

Our Relocation Support Package offers generous financial assistance for your move, with Endeavour providing up to $13,000 (excluding GST) to help cover your relocation expenses.

On offer

• 9 Day fortnight
• Be part of a culture that focuses on care and performance; care for one another and for the customer
• Access a variety of opportunities to step up and lead in a rapidly changing sector
• Feel recognised and rewarded for your contribution
• Take pride in working for an organisation that provides an essential service and is playing its part in enabling the energy transition
• Access to training, personal development and career progression
• Time Recognition Bonus: Endeavour will make a cash payment to employees who complete the following service milestones in Field Operations at Kandos 2, 5 and 10 years

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity in our Field Operations Division for a qualified and experienced electrical tradespersons to join our Distribution team based at our Kandos Field Service Centre. Your trade qualification can be either a Distribution Powerline Worker or Electrical Fitter Mechanic.

Working as part of a small crew, you will be involved in: 

• all facets of underground, overhead and substation construction and maintenance activities as well as emergency restoration work
• after-hours fault & emergency response work when required

 Key accountabilities

The role of the EFM/DPW is based around customer response, inclusive of the following tasks:

•  Start-up tasks and operate plant and equipment
• Streetlighting maintenance and installation and pole replacement and dressing pole
• Working at heights (overhead switching, overhead transformer replacement)
• Overhead switching, operating and maintaining/ replacing switchgear
• Fault finding/ testing and inspections

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following requirements:

•  Trade Qualification as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Distribution Powerline Worker
• Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance practices for the underground and overhead distribution network
• Experience in installation, repair and maintenance of both overhead and underground substations
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Personal commitment to working safely and good knowledge of OH&S policies and procedures covering field operations
• Current MR driver’s licence
• Customer-centric approach

The following would be highly desirable:

•  HR and HC licence
• WorkCover Certificates: EWP, C2, DG & Forklift
• Traffic Control Certificates
• Switching capability
• Ability to use iPads and Microsoft Office

For further information, please contact recruitment@endeavourenergy.com.au

Applications close - 16 October 2024.