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Engineering Team Leader - Power Systems Protection

Western Power, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Engineering Team Leader - Power Systems Protection

Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU5 Sep 2024Engineering Team Leader - Power Systems Protection: Permanent Full-Time / Perth CBDDo 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 an Engineering Team Leader at Perth Head Office, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this roleAs the Protection Engineering Team Leader, you will be required to lead a team of engineering professionals, accountable and responsible for delivering project specific designs and relevant standards across the Protection Design and applications Team ensuring all designs are safe, reliable and affordable.Provide end to end Protection standards, estimates, concept design, system design, fault studies, fault clearance times and system settings to meet relevant regulatory requirements on safety, plant (thermal) and network stability.Provide integration and application of Protection and settings, and related activities including management of standards, and specialist support.Lead the planning, scoping, scheduling, coordination, design and engineering of Protection Design Team.Deliver project specific designs across Protection ensuring all designs are safe, reliable and affordable.Manage and develop quality feedback systemsImplement an integrated program to develop standard designs, templates, guidelines and specifications leading to safe, reliable and affordable designs.Contribute to and support the optimisation of capital expenditure through efficient and effective engineering design.Contribute to and support risk managementManage talent through effective execution of employee performance outcomes through established system and processes and the ongoing development of employeesAbout youWe are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:Australian recognised Degree in Engineering, eligible for corporate membership of the institution of Engineers Australia. Chartered status is highly recommended.Knowledge and experience of transmission and distribution Protection, systems design, policies, procedures and regulations. Candidates with solid experience in leadership, program and project management will also be considered.Skills and capability in front-line management, work management, design coordination and ability to schedule tasks and resources to meet project requirementsAn understanding of risk management and its application within the businessStrong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skillsValid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’Joining Western PowerOur 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 11.5% superannuationFlexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangementsProfessional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistanceAn award-winning employee recognition and benefits programmeAccess 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 activitiesThe opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per yearAccess to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membershipWe are committed to our

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027

and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.Applications close on 26th of September 2024Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.

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