We are unique

Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for Asset Inspectors at the following locations:

• Armidale
• Ballina or Grafton
• Bathurst or Oberon
• Bega
• Cooma
• Tamworth or Quirindi
• Tenterfield

An Asset Inspector at Essential Energy plays a crucial role in inspecting and testing distribution and sub-transmission assets. This position involves conducting detailed assessments on poles and associated hardware, performing termite inspections and treatments, and carrying out minor on-site repairs. Inspectors operate various equipment, ensure adherence to safety protocols, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role is pivotal in maintaining asset integrity and ensuring network safety and reliability.

If you feel you that you will be a good fit for one of these roles, but you don’t meet all role requirements, we encourage you to apply as we will provide upskilling opportunities for suitable candidates.

About You

As an asset inspector, linesman, electrician, electrical worker, or trades assistant considering the Asset Inspector role at Essential Energy, your hands-on experience in electrical systems and commitment to safety are essential. With your technical expertise and dedication, you are poised to play a pivotal role in safeguarding asset integrity and contributing to the organisation's success. This role suits a self-starter, as you will work autonomously to achieve business goals while being part of a larger team.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate II ESI in Asset Inspection and Testing or relevant qualifications/experience.
• Driver’s Licence.
• White Card.
• Maintenance of all necessary licences, authorisations, and certificates.

Desirable

• First Aid Certification.
• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Dogging Certification.
• Chemical awareness, handling, and storage training.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.

Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.

Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.

For further information please contact Jayson Hennessy, Asset Inspection Manager, on 0405 054 953.

Applications close on Monday 8 July 2024 at 11:55pm

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.