Cable Jointer

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At Citi Power and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced Cable Jointer to join our team based in Brooklyn (3012) in a full time and permanent capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, servicing, and fault/emergency restoration of Citi Power and Powercor’s underground electricity distribution network.

You’ll play a key part in delivering on our customer service objectives by ensuring the safe, reliable, timely, and cost-effective supply of electricity and associated services.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety, and you must hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

• Install and maintain electrical equipment (network infrastructure)
• Install and maintain de-energised LV / HV underground polymeric cables
• Perform straight through HV paper insulated to polymeric transition joint – preferred
• Operate plant, tools and equipment in relation to construction, commissioning, operating and maintenance of underground distribution systems
• Meeting quality requirements as measured by both internal and external clients
• Maintain a professional image at all times e.g. cleanliness of fleet, maintenance of fleet and equipment, uniform, job site etc.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company safe working practices and procedures, WHS legislation, industry codes, specifications and standards

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please clickhere to download the position description.

• Working knowledge of electricity distribution network assets
• Understand and be proficient in required methods of jointing, terminating, installation and testing of cables
• The proven ability to assess work files from a written scope or maintenance file, ensuring related safety, quality, and client expectations are met
• The ability to respond to emergency and other activities issued verbally, undertake onsite assessment and make informed decisions as to actions required
• Use current data transfer systems as set out by CPAL for collecting/receiving field based information

Employment will be subject to the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment medical examination (which includes a hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination) as well as relevant drug and alcohol testing and to assess fitness for work, reference checks,
as well as Entitlement to Work in Australia checks.

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

Incumbents may be required to undertake rostered out of hours faults duties.

• Certificate III ESI Distribution Cable Jointing (mandatory)
• ESI Worker (compulsory for Victoria based candidates, no requirement to attach evidence as information is already included in ESI Worker) including VESI Rigging
• ESV licence as a Cable Jointer or meet the eligibility criteria to apply (mandatory)
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (optional)
• Switching training / authority (optional)
• Interstate applicants, please attach evidence of Qualification, Statement of Attainment, High Risk Licences and Construction Induction Card to your application.

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn…