HV Electrical Jointer

We have opportunities available right across our beautiful state. We just need you!

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it’s because of us. At Energy Queensland, we’re making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika – are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As a Transmission HV Electrical Jointer, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you’re proud of.

Your opportunity

As a Transmission HV Electrical Jointer, based at Geebung (Brisbane), you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, fault response and delivery of services relating to underground HV transmission cables and other primary electrical infrastructure on the Energex network.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• The primary focus will be to work on substation, 33kV +, transmission joints.
• Support the rural transmission network up to 275kV.
• The joints you will be working on are mostly paper lead, oil / fluid filled cables.

The remuneration for your new role is from $113,869 per annum + 14.75% superannuation + applicable allowances.

What’s on offer? 

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• More time for you: Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster.
• Personalised professional development: Opportunities to invest in technical and business disciplines, exposing your career to current, emerging and future technologies and best practice.
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Field role perks:
  • Overtime paid at double time
  • Allowances for experienced technical and power workers
  • Allowances for working a continuous away roster including extra leave
• Relocation: Family friendly package available to successful applicants.

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualification with a Queensland Electrical Jointer (Unrestricted) licence or hold equivalent and be able to obtain a Queensland licence prior to commencement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical transmission and/or distribution systems.
• Experience working with and operating equipment of 33kv +, including XLPE and fluid cables is highly advantageous.
• You possess an extensive range of competencies performing construction, maintenance and repair of low voltage, high voltage and EHV and or related or support functions, using either specialist technical skills or multiple trades.
• You also have a current C class drivers licence, although an MR or HR class licence is advantageous.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent residency

We’d also love you to have:

• Ability to work in a team environment, develop and maintain good working relationships is essential.
• Availability to participate in an on-call/standby roster.
• Prepared to travel intrastate as required to undertake work.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:
We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.
If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You’ll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you’ll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you’re ready to be part of shaping Queensland’s energy future, apply now with your resume!

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST), Sunday 15th December 2024. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Need more info? Contact Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor, at conor.mitchell@energyq.com.au or Yolanda Manciagli, Recruitment Advisor, at yolanda.manciagli@energyq.com.au

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

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

How to Apply

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