Plant and Civil Operator Grade 1

Diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation
Attractive and competitive salary package + Overtime + Allowances
Based in Orange

About the opportunity


This is an exciting career opportunity within the Energy Industry, where you can be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.


As a Civil and Plant Operator at Transgrid, you will be responsible for the provision of practical and technical expertise in Civil and Plant Operation on Substation and Transmission Line Assets within Transgrid’s Transmission Network, including the connection of renewable energy.


You will actively:


Ensure plant, tools and equipment and sufficient for a planned task and are ready and available prior to commencement of work, including equipment hire and associated mobile plant
Prepare planning and associated safety documentation for work as required
Communicate in a clear and timely manner with all team leaders, site managers and other stakeholders, ensuring that relevant and appropriate information is provided
Complete work and ensure that clear, completed and organised documentation is retained in relevant systems and further work is logged as appropriate
Assist with resource and material estimating, site scoping and planning for planned works to be delivered
Be accountable for delivery of maintenance, remedial and construction work to meet delivery expectations and budget
Develop leadership capabilities to carry out work safely and effectively
Work and operate in a manner which supports the Health and Safety outcomes of our people and our business
Be allocated to and work within a standby rotating roster provide after-hours standby services and response to system incidents

Benefits Perks


As a Transgrid employee, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to access to:

Corporate discounts on retail, cinema and travel
Motor vehicle lease plan
Career development support
Study assistance program
20 weeks of gender-neutral paid primary carer leave
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including HCF health insurance discounts and regular health/skin checks
Fitness passport for discounted gym memberships
Travel allowances and Living Away from Home allowances where applicable
All tools of the trade including laptop, iPad, phone, PPE
Fully equipped vehicle supplied with the option of limited personal use where available
Opportunity for overtime

To be considered, you must have:


Possession of an appropriate qualification;
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or equivalent; and
Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework or equivalent
Licence and competency in the operation of:
Vehicle Loading Crane (CV)
Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (WP)
Dogging/Basic Rigging Licence
Work Safely at Heights licence
A current Australian Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence
Competent in:
Interpretation of drawings including the identification of relevant services
Identification and operation of earthmoving equipment
An Australian permanent residency or an Australian or New Zealand citizenship
Ability to travel and spend substantial time working away from home and base location, dependent on the work demands of the organisation Read more