Senior Distribution Network Designer

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Senior Distribution Network Designer, Bristol

Client: Western Power

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 07d3680a1d60

Job Views: 84

Posted: 22.01.2025

Expiry Date: 08.03.2025

Job Description:

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Distribution Network Designer at Perth Office CBD on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

As the Senior Distribution Network Designer, you will be required to perform and/or highly complex technical tasks associated with design of Western Power Distribution Network. To undertake complex investigations and co-ordinate process improvement through demonstrated technical leadership. You will also be required to:

People

• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Facilitating open and trusting workplace relations and communication
• Managing own performance and improving personal effectiveness
• Supporting a culture of flexibility for resources to adapt to a changing work environment
• Assist with the coordination and development of training requirements for new staff
• Effective use of Western Power’s people systems
• Guiding and coaching to build strong relationships

Scheduling

• Schedule or plan own daily and weekly allocated work in order to meet targets
• Provide support to project management plans
• Make the best use of assigned resources to meet planned outputs
• Provide technical support across other work groups
• Assist and provide support for Front Line employees

Technical

• Identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Co-ordinate the implementation of continuous improvements processes
• Follow defined business processes
• Document variations to procedures, programmes and processes
• Comply with all legal and contracting requirements
• Prepare and/or check estimates for projects encompassing materials, labour, sub-contract services and costing for work associated with construction activities and commissioning on complex circuits and associated apparatus or services.
• Complete all documentation, entering and maintaining information in applicable computer systems.
• Undertake a significant degree of contract administration to ensure contractor compliance to specification and identify non-conformances of contractors. This will include reviewing designs, work performance, works programs and preparing reports for submission to the Team Leader.
• Respond to customer correspondence and answer questions from the general public, various govt. departments and industry.

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Must possess Advanced Diploma in a relevant electrical discipline
• At least 9 + years’ post qualification extensive experience in distribution network related activities with a thorough knowledge of principles of the relevant discipline and a sound understanding of the methods and practices
• Sound knowledge of Safety policies and procedures is essential.
• General knowledge of project, contract and works management systems and tools is necessary.
• A sound knowledge of Distribution Engineering standards, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream is essential.
• Proficiency in appropriate key computer systems & application, including: Ellipse, DQM, DOCS/DMS, Spida, DFMS, and business/drafting software (MS Office - Word, Excel & or Access, and scheduling/work management software).
• Sound communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership