Lineworker - APY Lands based

Location: APY Lands – Umuwa, South Australia | Full-time (Permanent or Casual basis)

Why Join Us?

• Great team environment
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Additional LAFHA paid on top of hourly rate (per night)
• Accommodation provided
• Return flights to and from site
• 15:13 roster – RAES (15 on includes travel)
• Full-time permanent or casual opportunity (advertised rates reflect the casual employment range)
• Permanent employees are engaged as a shiftworker - entitled to an additional week of annual leave per year - five (5) weeks
• Work hours between 7:00am – 5:30pm – call outs outside of this time frame will be paid as per the EBA.

About Cowell Electric

Cowell Electric was established in 1928 to generate and supply electricity to the township of Cowell and surrounding farming communities on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. From these early beginnings, the business developed deep expertise in delivering reliable power solutions in regional and remote environments.

Today, Cowell Electric is recognised for achieving exceptional results, often in challenging and adverse conditions, underpinned by decades of practical experience and local knowledge. Cowell Electric specialises in working in regional and remote areas across Australia where we offer a diverse range of services, strengthened and refined through years of industry experience.

• Design, construction, and maintenance of overhead distribution and transmission lines up to 330kV and underground distribution systems up to 33kV.
• Renewable Energy System construction and maintenance
• Remote Area energy generation, maintenance and management
• Electricity metering and retailing

About this Opportunity

Cowell Electric are seeking an experienced Lineworker to join our first response team located at Umuwa covering the APY Lands and various State Sites

You will be required to respond to infrastructure maintenance, call out and emergency repairs within the contractual requirements for electricity distribution. Assisting in all matters related to Health, Safety, Environment & Welfare, contributing to continuous improvement, development, and implementation of the company’s integrated management system.

As a member of our team, your key duties will include:

• Operate and maintain high and low voltage distribution systems.
• Manage materials and consumables, including stock control, ordering and regular stocktakes.
• Investigate and assist in the diagnosis of network and system faults.
• Support electrical switching activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain the work sites, buildings and yards in a neat and tidy manner meeting contractual bushfire risk mitigation.
• Complete operational reports, inspections and maintenance records accurately and on time.
• Participate in continuous personal development to improve technical knowledge and customer service skills.
• Represent Cowell Electric professionally and build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Observe and meet safety requirements for all electricity distribution construction and maintenance works
• Ensure all electrical activities are undertaken safely and are compliant with supply authority standards and customer requirements
• Mentor apprentices and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Complete corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives within required timeframes.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• South Australian Electrical Workers Registration
• Certificate III Distribution\Transmission Lineworker
• Remote First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• LV Rescue Certificate
• Drivers licence (min. Class C – desirable HR)
• Licence to Perform High Risk Work (WP)

Desirable

• 4WD Training
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Permits for Site Access
• Electrical Licence
• C6 Crane Licence