Electrician

The Role:
Due to our continued expansion of work, Ventia are seeking applications for several Electrician’s to join our Maintenance & Construction teams with Venture Smart. These roles will see you supporting the maintenance and construction projects for our WA based clients’ electrical assets across metro and regional WA. This will include street lighting, traffic signals, speed limit signs, CCTV and more.

These are full-time permanent opportunities, working 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, and will see you based in Jandakot, WA.

The pay rates for these positions will be from $42.73 to $48.48 per hour (based on experience) + penalties and allowances.

Benefits:

• $520 per year – Hand Tool allowance
• $375 per night (max) – Living Away from Home allowance (conditions apply)
• $780 per week – On-Call allowance (If rostered on-call)
• $5 per hour – Construction allowance (Applies to workers within the Construction Team)
• 20% Loading – Night Shift allowance
• Career development opportunities to become a Leading Hand or Electrical Foreman (with additional allowances)
• Company vehicle provided for all work-related travel
• Training & upskilling provided
• PPE Uniform & Safety Boots Provided

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Construction Team

• Support the delivery of Construction projects on a broad range of Western Australian electrical assets
• Perform electrical installation works as part of a growing and dynamic team
• Carry out upgrades and installations of various ITS assets such as Traffic control signals, lighting switchboards, electronic speed limit signs, CCTV, vehicle detection systems, Bluetooth travel time units and more  
• Be involved with end-to-end project lifecycles from pre-installation configuration and testing to final commissioning and close out
• Direct involvement with the construction phase of electrical assets across Main Roads Western Australia’s infrastructure

Maintenance Team

• Perform routine maintenance and maintenance repairs on all Electrical assets across Main Roads Western Australia’s infrastructure
• Routine checks and inspections on all electrical assets
• Fault finding and diagnosing root cause analysis
• Reactive maintenance and emergency response to electrical assets on the road networks

Although our workshop is based at Jandakot, successful candidates within the Maintenance Team will, when possible, be provided with assignments within proximity to their home location.

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate – Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician
• WA Grade A Electrical Licence
• WA Driver’s Licence
• Experience in associated electrical/electronic/instrumentation and communication works associated with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) – Desirable
• Working at Heights, EWP, Crane Operation, Dogman, Basic Worksite Traffic Management - Desirable

The Company
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Venture Smart is a 50/50 joint venture (JV) between Ventia and Johnson Controls (JCI) providing electrical and Intelligent Transportation System maintenance and project works and services for Main Roads WA and other private clients.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click the apply button on this page.

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: chad.dods@ventia.com

Position Reference Number: 160891