• We are looking for an experienced DNSP operator to join our Control Room
• Work in a custom-built state of the art control room facility in Silverwater or Wallsend
• 24/7 shift roster, attractive base salary $146k + 15% super, allowances and penalties
• Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and other incentives
  

Imagine a world where possibilities are widespread. Ausgrid is the forefront of the transitioned future. We are the leader in connecting communities easily to their energy supply choices, while striving for net zero. Are you ready to play your part in an evolving industry?

We are the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, providing power to 1.8 million customers with over four million Australians relying on us every day. Our network is made up of substations, powerlines, underground cables and power poles, spanning 22,275 square kilometres throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley.

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power in a resilient, affordable, net zero future.

Our primary focus is the safe management and operation of the electricity network. Day-to-day we are actively operating, maintaining, repairing and building our electricity network with a focus on safety and reliability. Our job is to make sure the network is ready for a future where renewables play a major role in the power mix.

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safe, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. It is through our values that our employees grow and thrive in our business.

Our people are critical to our success. With this in mind we are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within our workplace by implementing ambitious gender equity targets. We want our business to reflect the voices of the communities we serve. Our diverse workforce has allowed Ausgrid to create a rich community with shared values and goals amongst our workforce.

To build our future, we are looking to enrich our internal talent with people from all genders, communities, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Light up your career at Ausgrid.

Your role at Ausgrid

The Control Room is an integral part of the Field Operations group within Ausgrid. The prime focus of the Field Operations group is to ensure safe and efficient delivery of services required to build and maintain the Ausgrid network, connect customers and respond to unplanned outages and incidents

Reporting to the Supervisory System Operator the Control Room Operator (Area Operator) works with a team of operators and is responsible for providing access to the network as well as ensuring that the network remains safe and reliable for our customers.

The Control Room Operator undertakes coordination of asset and field resource utilisation for planned works and network emergencies, switching operations, both remotely utilising SCADA, and through field-based operators, and management of incidents within an assigned area.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within another DNSP/TNSP. Holds a minimum Cert III in Electrotechnology, Class 1 Unlimited or Class 6 Operating Authority, coupled with extensive experience in the operation of the interconnected transmission and distribution supply network.

You are someone who has strong resilience, who can operate autonomously with the ability to make clear decisions. You can perform under pressure in emergency situations, multitask and prioritise workloads. We need someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, is open to learning and can work a reasonable amount of overtime as required.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse fault indications and to interpret signals and alarms
• Extensive knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in a variety of software packages, tools or general applications
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others
• Proven capability to work effectively within a team or work crew
• Previous experience with Advanced Distributed Management Systems (ADMS) is highly regard, however not essential.
  

Why work for us?

We empower our teams to challenge the status quo, they own decisions that directly impact the transformation of our network to be safer, smarter, and more sustainable. In return, our employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Employees enjoy 15% superannuation, which will increase to 15.5% in September 2023
• In line with our diverse workforce, we support flexibility in all its forms in line with business deliverables. This includes but not limited to condensed work weeks, part time working, job sharing, remote working, flexible hours, and time off in lieu
• Our gender-neutral parental leave is competitive and provides our employees with 16 weeks paid leave including superannuation payments
• We have in place mentoring circles for our women with senior male and female mentors
• We invest in our people’s development through secondments, Ausgrid onsite training and varied leadership opportunities
• We focus on the talents of our internal workforce. In the last year over 130 employees were promoted into new roles
• Our recognition program – Amped – recognises employee contributions, behaviours, and achievements through gift e-cards, quarterly and annual awards
• We have a generous study assistance program
• Our employees stick with us with a very low turnover of 3.9%
• Enjoy an annual employee day
• We provide access to novated leasing for private use vehicles
• We support corporate social responsibility, enjoy paid community service leave
• We have developed and are executing our fourth Reconciliation Action Plan
• We have an Annual free flu vaccination program
• Corporate Health Discounts through NIB and Bupa!
• Health and Wellness Program provides employees access to gyms/pools across the east coast.
• The Ausgrid Staff Club membership gives you access to a range of discounted entertainment, social events and access to company owned holiday accommodation!
• In the unfortunate circumstances where it is needed, employees can access family and domestic violence leave
• Our Employee Assistance Provider - Converge International - provides a range of support services to our employees at no charge

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Please apply addressing your suitability for the role via a cover letter and attach your resume.

Successful candidates will be notified regarding an interview.

Applications close: 18 October 2022, 11.55pm AEST.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received

Please note – Unsolicited resumes/applications from agencies will not be accepted by Ausgrid

Ausgrid – An Equal Opportunity Employer