About Us
Powerlink, and its predecessor companies have been helping to keep the lights on in Queensland for more than 50 years – powering the State’s economy and enriching lifestyles.  Our people strategy is focused on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.  Powerlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Opportunity
Following internal movement, we are recruiting for a Communications and Control Engineering Officer for a 24 month - Fixed Term contract. 

Undertaking maintenance, testing, commissioning diagnostic and investigative service, as well as repairs of complex Communications and Control systems equipment and associated secondary systems - and support an efficient and cost effective service on equipment owned by Powerlink and other electricity industry organisations.

Essential qualifications and licences:

• Queensland Restricted Level 1 Electrical licence qualification.
• Relevant Electronics Trade certificate
• “C” Class drivers licence
• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Communications and Control systems testing in a field environment.
• Applying Safety and Environmental Management principles, to ensure all work is completed safely and is environmentally compliant.
• Ability to perform maintenance, testing and commissioning of associated Control and SCADA systems and associated equipment, in high voltage substations and/or test centre environment.
• Ability to use automated and microprocessor controlled test instruments for use on associated Control and SCADA systems and associated equipment and interfaces with protection systems.
• Ability to effectively fault find on complex electrical circuitry and schemes.
• Ability to secondary isolation and secondary systems work programs.
• Ability to prepare Technical Reports and Work Procedures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Acts, Standards, and codes of Practice relevant to electricity transmission industry would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of HV primary plant and Protection and Metering systems would be an advantage.
• Ability to work safely in a 24 hours 7 day electricity supply operating environment would be an advantage.

Other Special Requirements and Working Conditions (may change from time to time)

• Work in a HV Substation/Environment
• Work outdoors for extended periods
• Perform manual tasks
• Travel and work away from home for short periods
• Work in remote locations
• On-call roster
• Ability to participate in emergency response (including rescue and first aid)
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Work overtime
• Work at heights up to 60 metres, either in a EWP, or climbing.

Remuneration

• This is an Engineering Officer 1 to 3 position; the salary range is from $89k to $115.  Your skills, experience and qualifications will be aligned to a Skills Matrix and a salary determination will be made.   Your salary will progress along with your skills, experience and qualifications.
• 9 day fortnight
• Overtime and allowance. 

Next Steps

Please click on the "Apply" button below to apply. Applications close at 8:00am Tuesday 7 January 2020.  

For further information about this opportunity please contact Powerlink’s recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au

At Powerlink we are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.