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Greenway Yard & Workshop Officer
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Network Services
Service Delivery
Substation Maintenance
Works Coordinator, Distribution Substations
POSITION OVERVIEW
The position resides within the Substation Maintenance Section of the Service Delivery Branch, is
responsible for the scheduling and delivery of zone and district substation inspection, maintenance
and construction, streetlight inspection, maintenance and construction, and system protection and
underground cable fault location.
The Section’s execution of planned maintenance activities ensures that the substation and
streetlight infrastructure is constructed and maintained to required standards. This work, along with
the work of other Sections within the Branch, plays a major role in ensuring the ongoing daily
efficient functioning of ActewAGL’s electricity supply network.
Reporting to Works Coordinator Distribution Substations, the Greenway Yard and Workshop Officer
is accountable to undertake regular inspections of the electrical workshop plant and equipment, and
arrange maintenance and repairs of the equipment. Ensure that the Greenway yard is maintained in
a safe and tidy state and arrange as required appropriate contractors for rubbish and scrap removal
as necessary.
The Responsibilities of the position include:
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Maintain the safe and operational requirement of the Greenway Depot yard ensuring that
items are stored appropriately,
Ensure that the Depot is maintained in a clean and tidy fashion.
Control of the electrical workshop ensuring that all equipment associated with the workshop
is maintained in an operational status.
Conduct audits on all equipment to ensure worthiness and appropriate authorisation of
users.
Organise training of workshop users.
Operation of the engraving machine to provide labels as requested.
Carry out “test and tag” services for any new equipment purchased outside of the normal
testing regime.
Manage and maintain the equipment asset management system (currently Protrak) as items
of plant are purchased, replaced or disposed.
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ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to identify various items of plant and their use
Well organised with the ability to set priorities, make decisions and meet deadlines & targets
Demonstrated commitment to working as a member of a team and operating within a dynamic
environment under constant change
Proven ability to persist with and accept a high level of personal responsibility for the effective
completion of tasks and find and articulate creative solutions to problems
Broad experience working in a workshop environment.
Model and promote positive team and workplace/worksite behaviours in respect of safety,
quality, and work culture.
Able to assess risks and provide effective control methods
Professionally dedicated, flexible, have a willingness to learn and adapt skills to changing
environments.
SECTION STRUCTION
Reporting relationships are identified below. The size and composition of the work team may vary
from time to time.
Substation Maintenance
Manager
Works Coordinator
Streetlight
Maintenance
Works Coordinator
Zone Operations
Team Coordinator
Zone Operations
Team Coordinator
Electrical
Operators
Team Coordinator
Streetlight
Maintenance
Works Coordinator
Distribution
Substations
Greenway Yard &
Workshop Officer
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Construction
Distribution Subs
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Protection
Team Coordinator
Maintenance
Distribution Subs
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure that all plant and equipment under your control on the site is properly maintained and
safe to use in accordance with operating instructions, legislation, regulation, codes of practice
and ActewAGL standards
Ensure that all chemicals received, stored and used on the site are adequately labelled and the
appropriate information is available to users
Correctly use all appropriate tools, materials, personal protective equipment and pollution
controls.
Contribute to the development of work/safety instructions.
Develop good working relationships with other Team members to facilitate information
exchange, problem solving and professional support.
Take steps to rectify on own initiative, and then report, any hazards in the workplace.
Observe and practice healthy, safe and environmentally acceptable work methods.
Immediately report to the Works Coordinator Distribution Substations all injuries, illnesses,
incidents causing environmental harm and near misses, no matter how minor.
Participate in investigation of incidents if required.
Able to pass on information accurately upwards and to team.
Attend and participate in work team and section meetings and attend all required training.
Provide input into improvement opportunities.
In order to succeed in this position good working relationships are required with the following
stakeholders:
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Service Delivery colleagues
External service providers
EHSQ colleagues
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Task Completion
Safety
Quality
Team Productivity
Individual team member productivity
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SKILL SETS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE – SELECTION CRITERIA
The role requires a skill set encompassing relevant technical expertise and workshop experience.
A positive attitude, be proactive, enthusiastic, self motivated and have a willingness to learn.
The ability to utilise information technology systems and an understanding and acceptance of
technological changes.
Qualifications required:
Technical experience:
Safety management
Communication
Process and compliance
management
Work culture facilitation
Drive for results
Preferable Experience
Possess a current and valid ACT (or equivalent) class C vehicle license
Ability to identify various items of plant and their use.
Be eligible to or hold a Statement of attainment in “Safety Testing of
Electrical Appliances” code SA-TC45
A recognised Trades Certificate in a construction industry role is preferred
but not essential.
Able to identify, promote and implement safe work practices in a team
environment.
Able to communicate effectively to team members about task objectives
and performance requirements.
Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills to
effectively convey information and knowledge.
Able to work within required company processes and ensure compliance
is achieved and demonstrated.
Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and achieving effective
outcomes. Demonstrate high level of integrity and honesty.
Able to demonstrate a drive to achieve results personally and through
others.
A recognised Trades Certificate in a construction industry role is
preferred but not essential.
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