Meter Technician

About us: 
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria. 

We provide reliable, safe and affordable electricity and our businesses are independently rated as the best in the country for their efficiency.  Sustaining this is all the more critical and challenging as greater electrification of homes, fleets and industries becomes a core strategy for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.    

About the role: 

Due to exciting growth in our business, we are excited to announce that we seeking an experienced , professional and team player to join our team as a Meter Technician based at our Ballarat depot. 
 
As a Meter Technician, you will carry out all work relating to meter installation, testing and maintenance services, investigating and rectifying metering and communication faults, to both internal and external customers installations.
 
Using your ‘can-do’ attitude, approachable and personable disposition, you will strive to ensure that we meet company’s customer service objectives of providing a safe, reliable, timely and cost effective supply of electricity and associated services.

To succeed in the role you’ll have:

• Qualification or a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician; Metering Trade; or a recognised equivalent qualification
• Statement of Attainment for Competency Standard Units (compulsory)
• Current Refresher Training records (compulsory)
• Construction Induction Card (compulsory)
• Car license (compulsory)
• High Risk Licence (optional)

Note: 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.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. 

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    

What’s next? 

Please submit your application via our careers website by 9 December 2024. 

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us. 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.