Senior Primary Engineer (Transformer)

• Exciting period of growth > Assess & review power and instrument transformers
• Provide technical expertise in power transformers and primary equipment, covering all voltage levels up to 550kV
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real Progress.

At AusNet, we play a key role in the clean energy transition and in providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and with that we have a great opportunity for a Senior Primary Engineer (Transformer) to join us!

This role will see you will see you providing specialised expertise to the Asset Management team in power transformers and Station primary equipment.

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of our Asset Management team within our Transmission line of business.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Providing technical expertise associated with power transformers and primary equipment, covering all voltage levels up to 550kV
• Providing expert input to asset management strategies and philosophies
• Providing expert input to performance and technical specifications
• Providing expert input to the development of equipment standards
• Initiating projects (develop concepts, prepare business cases and project handover documentation)
• Supporting Regulatory submission replacement plans
• Supporting the implementation of asset management and asset replacement initiatives
• Assessing and reviewing the condition of power and instrument transformers
• Review/audit of asset related databases
• Investigating and analysing equipment failures or problems, drafting reports etc.

You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• In-depth knowledge of HV assets, with a focus on Power Transformers and emerging trends and innovations
• Significant demonstrated experience within engineering/asset management
• Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards
• Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for Primary equipment
• Degree qualified in Engineering

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!