High Voltage Electrical Engineer

• Water is important and so are you - work and life balance done right
• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team within the Customer Delivery Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary of up to $157,225 plus superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

The Opportunity

As the High Voltage Electrical Engineer you will primarily be responsible for providing the strategy and planning associated with asset compliance, maintenance, renewal and disposal of high voltage electrical assets.

What you'll do:

• Providing the strategy and planning associated with asset compliance, maintenance, renewal and disposal of high voltage electrical assets.
• Maintain exceptional customer service, internal and external to the Group, business unit, and organisation.
• Lead technical investigations (RCA, FMECA, etc) and coordinate, oversee, and report on corrective actions.
• Maintain and optimise maintenance programs for all Hunter Water electrical assets.
• Maintain and assist with the development of statutory asset maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant capability.
• Ensure asset information is accurately entered and changes are maintained in a timely manner, and the information is accessible to end-users.
• Liaise and interact with the following stakeholders, maintaining Hunter Water's integrity and reputation:
  - NSW WorkCover
  - Other stakeholders as required, including RMS and Councils
• Develop and present system familiarity, training and information sessions.
• This role may be required to undertake duties or provide management coverage after hours, during weekends or public holidays, or Hunter Water shutdown periods, with notice and consultation where possible.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 10 years' experience with the operation and maintenance of electrical assets including HV
• Demonstrated experience in delivering strategy and planning associated with asset compliance, maintenance, renewal and disposal of High Voltage electrical assets
• Demonstrated understanding of statutory asset requirements
• Applied knowledge of current legislation and standards associated with electrical assets including HV
• Demonstrated knowledge of protection systems and principles
• Construction White Card
• Apply access procedures to work on or near electrical network infrastructure - UETTDRRF09

The following training is mandatory and if not held on application must be successfully completed as required:

• Confined Space Entry
• Work Safely at Heights
• High Voltage Operations
• Low Voltage Rescue
• First Aid/CPR
  
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Certificate IV Leadership and Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience acting as the responsible person for High Voltage assets
• Experience with ASP1 and ASP3 projects
• Proven ability to write technical papers
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical aspects, failure modes, repair methods and failure prevention techniques for water industry equipment - electrical
• Experience using works management systems (i.e. Ellipse)
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory framework
• Knowledge of SKM power tools for Windows or similar programs
• Experience conducting economic analysis
• Experience conducting arc flash analysis

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description

Application closing date: 06 July 2025

Contact: Stephy Davis Phone: 0438 124 169

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We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.