About CitiPower & Powercor:

CitiPower and Powercor Australia are electricity distributors and supply power to more than one million Victorians. We own and manage the distribution networks - poles, transformers, overhead lines, meters and other associated equipment - that deliver electricity to homes and businesses within Melbourne’s CBD, its suburbs and across central and western Victoria.

About the Role:

We currently have an opportunity available for a Plant Operator to join our team based at our Ardeer depot.

As a Plant Operator, you will carry out all functions associated with supporting the construction, maintenance, fault, and emergency restoration of CitiPower / Powercor electricity distribution systems.

The role will focus on operating plant and equipment predominantly Pole Erection Recovery Units (PERU’s) along with associated Crane mounted Task Trucks. Role will also undertake a range of manual tasks that are aligned with the business operational requirements.

Plant Operators are expected to meet the company’s customer service objectives of providing a safe, reliable, timely and cost-effective supply of electricity and associated services.

To qualify you will possess a strong Health and Safety and hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence along with the relevant WorkSafe High Risk Licence.

Note to all applicants: You must submit copies of the following documents as part of your application to progress to the next stage.

Your application will not progress if the below documents are not submitted at the time of application.

• C2 Slewing mobile crane operation licence (up to 20 tonnes) – as a minimum (mandatory)
• Experience in the operation and use of PERU’s (optional)
• Dogging licence (DG) (mandatory)
• Intermediate rigging licence (RI) (optional)
• Heavy Vehicle Licence HR or HC (mandatory)
• Interstate applicants, please attach Statement of Attainment, High Risk Licences and Construction Induction Card to your application
  

Pre-Employment

Medical: Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination (which includes hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination) and relevant drug and alcohol test, to assess fitness for work.

Qualification checks: Qualification checks (ESI Worker) as well as Entitlement to Work in Australia checks will also form part of the application process.

Driver History: In the final stages of recruitment candidates will be expected to furnish a current, complete driving history report from VIC roads or equivalent government agency.

Your career with CitiPower and Powercor:
When you join our business, your work-life balance and career development are high priorities. We place emphasis on your development through diverse training programs, leadership courses and internal opportunities.

Some of our benefits:

• Exposure to industry leading practices within a strong and stable company
• A great incentives package including an annual performance bonus, health and fitness subsidy, salary packaging options and much more….
• A supportive team culture

Please submit your application by 5 May 2022.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

In line with the Chief Health Officers COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Direction, all persons engaged at CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, regardless of their role, will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.

OUR VALUES: Live safely, Be Customer and Community Minded, Succeed Together, Be The Best You Can Be, Improve Our Business