Description 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 Essential Energy are now accepting applications for the position of Operations Technical Officer based from Moruya. The role of Operations Technical Officer will be to utilise wider conceptual trade knowledge and skills to address both routine and non-routine enquiries and requests from customers and stakeholders applicable to the Energy Distribution and Transmission environment and other assets managed by Essential Energy. The role involves providing technical advice and support, managing network access, conducting evaluations, and performing tasks related to investigating and reporting on both internal and external stakeholder-initiated requests. This includes collaborating with the local depot leadership team to ensure daily operations align with the preplanned work schedule and overarching business needs. Some key accountabilities of the role will include: Act as a key point of contact for general technical enquiries relating to electrical assets, installations, tariffs, locations, electrical and construction safety, power quality, and access to the electrical network. Provide construction safety advice to the building industry, councils, Accredited Service Providers (ASPs), electrical contractors and any other organisations or individuals working on or near the overhead and underground electricity network. Take responsibility for the identification and safe use of policies and procedure associated with technical requests and action for network access or work near electrical assets. Carry out technical procedures and instructions on assets and installations to address customer and stakeholder work requests. About you Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the energy Transmission and Distribution environment and will be responsible for a variety of tasks including selecting, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. This role requires a proactive individual who is proficient in the use of computers and mobile devices. Strong time management skills, problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to build rapport will be critical to this position. Required Qualifications Certificate IV in ESI Network Systems or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications. Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (plus Qualified Supervisors Certificate) OR Certificate III in ESI Power systems, Distribution Overhead. Drivers Licence. Workcover NSW Construction Induction Card. Overhead/Underground Switching Authorisation. Zone Sub Station Entry Authorisation. Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role. 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 Steve Pollard, Senior Operations Supervisor on 0459 131 713 between 7am - 5pm. Applications close on Thursday 24 July 2025 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. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.
