Senior Secondary Systems Support Engineer

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As the Senior Secondary Systems Support Engineer, you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive remuneration package + 14.75% superannuation.
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.

Find a career that matters and lasts

As the Senior Secondary Systems Support Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning, operating, maintaining, and repairing complex secondary systems equipment. Your expertise will be vital in supporting the Principal Engineer with key operational, maintenance, and asset risk management decisions.

You will enjoy providing best practice engineering advice to our business; responsible for approving various technical design, procedural, and specification documents, as well as offering day-to-day engineering guidance.

Specifically, you will: 

• Provide expert engineering advice and technical support to field staff for testing, commissioning, maintaining, and diagnosing faults on secondary systems, ensuring safe and cost-effective installation, operation, and maintenance of Powerlink secondary systems.
• Develop, review and implement robust fit for purpose systems and methodologies to be used by Powerlink and MSP staff to ensure safe and effective installation, operation and maintenance of Powerlink secondary systems and digital networks.
• Develop standards and technical strategies for substation secondary systems and digital networks, which align with the corporation’s overall strategies and policies, and to ensure they drive improvements in Safety, Cost-effectiveness and Network Reliability and Security. 
• Lead investigations and reporting on issues relating to the integrity of substation secondary systems and digital networks, providing expert technical advice and recommendations to ensure appropriate corrective actions from condition assessment reports.
• Lead the provision of competent and cost-effective statewide expert technical engineering support to field teams and customers in other Operations and Service Delivery groups, Powerlink Divisions and other MSPs to ensure outcomes meet business and customer requirements. 

The community you will join

Based in Brisbane, you will be an integral part of the Operational Engineering division, reporting directly to the Principal Engineer. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cost-effective and reliable operation of the Powerlink transmission network

Your expertise

• Bachelor in Electrical, Electrical and Computing, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
• You will possess demonstrated expertise in the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of High Voltage substation equipment, secondary systems, and digital networks. Your proven track record in maintaining and managing risks for substation equipment, secondary systems, and digital network assets will be essential. 

With extensive experience in providing expert technical support to field teams, you will be well-versed in the software, protocols, and architecture associated with secondary systems and digital networks. You will effectively apply your knowledge to achieve delivery outcomes, adapting and recommending work methodologies to support business objectives. 

Additionally, you will have a strong working knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, such as the Electricity Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Environmental Protection Act, and will be able to practically apply this knowledge in office, on-site, and construction/testing activities.

Additional Requirements: 

• Work in a HV Substation/Environment
• On-call roster
• Travel and work away from home for short periods (domestic, international)
• Ability to participate in Emergency Response (including rescue and first aid)
• “C” class Drivers License 

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 24 September 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
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