Smart Grid Testing SME

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 a 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.

In designing and delivering these services, our people are united by a real sense of purpose to empower customer choices in ways that are important for our communities and the environment. Using advanced analytics, knowledge built through years of practical expertise, partnerships with leading researchers, and the courage to experiment, our people are proud to be disruptive influencers amongst the electricity industry.  

Increasingly, our networks are connecting new large-scale renewable energy generators and integrating technologies like solar, batteries and electric vehicles as customers change the way they generate, use, store and share power. This demand is transforming the electricity market faster than any change we’ve ever seen before.  As a result, our people are at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally.

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting and rare career opportunity to join our Communications Networks Quality Group as a Smart Grid Testing Subject Matter Expert based at our Brooklyn (3012) office in a full time and permanent capacity. 

The role will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. This will be done by participating in the design, build, test and deployment of any testing and quality control activities, which can include internal and external projects, working to meet standards and procedures, reporting of non-compliance issues and continuously improve business and testing process. 

We are looking for someone with a strong background in the electricity distribution industry, ideally working with software and hardware testing. In addition, this candidate will have a excellent analytical skills, highly developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to work within a team together to achieve goals within a timeframe. 

What you’ll deliver: 

• Quality Control and Testing, including determining scope, strategy, test plans, test cases, execution and documentation/reporting on results
• Define the area and scope of testing automation for key functionalities within the network communication system
• Design and implement a reliable test automation system containing modular, reusable automation components
• Initiate process improvement and develop procedures that enhance the outcomes, efficiency and/or quality of testing operation
• Assist the test manager in managing the lab resources including computers, test equipment and devices, software and other supplies
• Assist in investigations on issues identified within the communications networks
• Provide guidance, including training and developing training materials with regards to the communications networks applications.

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in Information Communications Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent relevant professional training
• Working knowledge of and commitment to implementing a Quality Assurance system
• Significant experience in software and/or hardware testing - both manual and automated
• Strong knowledge in device and software test automation processes, tools and equipment such as UFT/QTP, NI VISA, LabView
• Good working knowledge of communication protocols, e.g. ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232, MODBUS, GPIB, USB
• Strong knowledge in programming, scripting languages and API, such as C#, C++, Java, Python, webservices, webMethods, web scraping, Selenium
• Knowledge of smart meters, metering applications or AMI infrastructure
• Experience in the design and development of test automation systems for instrumentation and/or software testing
• Familiar with working in an electrical or electronics laboratory environment
• A proven track record of problem determination and defect tracking

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? 

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 7 May 2024.  

For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team via Careers@Powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, 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.