Description:
About the role
Bring your technical trade experience to our Field Engineering and Support team. Band 3 Salary Range $96,000 - $118,000
- Trade qualified Lineworker/Dual Trade with overhead experience
- Opportunity to uptake further education (study)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced trade qualified technician with distribution network experience to join our Operations team at TasNetworks! As a first point of contact for the team, the Engineering Technician is responsible for providing timely technical advice and guidance to Operations Delivery, ensuring consistency with standards and industry best practice. The Engineering Technician plays an important role in reviewing defects and managing emerging asset risks, working closely with field crews, external contractors, suppliers and engineers.
A key aspect of the position is supporting the adoption of change and improvement to our operations, such as new equipment, technology, and work practices. An Engineering Technician provides the team with practical experience and skills to ensure engineering initiatives are acceptable and sustainable.
About you
You will have extensive trade and field experience in distribution networks OR hold a Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering with a desire to undertake professional development in the engineering field. Familiarity with electrical network operation and maintenance is required, as well as the ability to interpret and practically apply engineering standards and industry guidelines in an operational environment. Setting you apart from others is your in depth understanding of distribution assets, testing, augmentation and construction.
The successful candidate will have also have -
- High degree of problem solving, organisational, and time management skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word and Excel
- Ability to work effectively as a team to prioritise and manage stakeholder needs
- Ability to travel across the state to attend site visits and depot catch up sessions
What's on offer
This is a Permanent full-time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.
At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.
As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight
- 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
- Electricity discount of 16.66%
- Ability to participate in on-call roster
- 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
- Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade, technical courses, and leadership
- Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
- All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful
We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.
How to apply
Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please email ************@tasnetworks.com.au
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 27 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.
TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.
About Us
TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.
As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.
By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.
Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.