project manager

assembler

senior engineer

administrative assistant

team leader

Western Power

I proactively provided Project Management for the Western Power’ Continuous Improvement Implementation Program to deliver the “Holistic Inspections” technology for in-service assets along the electrical power distribution corridor (Conception June 2014 into Production Go-Live July 2015). 

This encompassed all inspection programs for power poles, conductors, plant equipment and in-situ vegetation. Key application components delivered included; Inspection Work Order Estimates, Mobile Inspector Scripts (delivered on Tough Pads), Equipment List Builder and Vegetation Management. The complex development environment included: ABB Ellipse enterprise asset management, Oracle database, Java, and Hudson web-based continuous integration server.

-Team brief of projected works both short and long term.
-Run with what needs to be done - planning of outages,contacting contractors on availability or site meeting if required.
-Check appropriate plans.
-Confirm switching programs complete.
-Do a site check.
-Check progress of contractor groups/talk with contractors.
-Do a safety audit on contractors work practices.
-Co-workers are procurement officer,other PMs,safety auditors,design team,accountants and management.
-Hardest part.When things don't go to plan the execution of the  contingency plan.
-Customer satisfaction communicated to you.

Over my 12 years at Western power as a linesman, trainer and field assessor i have always had great support from management.
My co workers have  also taught and supported me in all aspects of my job roles.
My typical day is leaving from home and meeting up with a crew somewhere in Perth.
There are no hard part to my job, i have enjoyed all aspects at all times.
The most enjoyable part of my job at the moment is being able to pass on my knowledge to the younger linesman coming through the system, coaching and mentor them and watching them grow in skill and confidence.

This was a customer focused job position, dealing with electricians and builders.
Organising paperwork and ensuring all details were filled in correctly into the data base.
There was a lot of management changes, so learning new procedures. I got along with my co-workers and worked well within my team.
The hardest part of the job was when a large contract came through for the connection of for example 40 meters. Liaising with electricians and builders and notifying them of the quote and what the cost would be, sometimes met opposition and explaining to them the reasons why.

The typical day to work for WP includes 7.30 hours working time and half an hour lunch break.

The work environment was well managed, and it was quite enjoyable to work in  a team environment there.

The hardest part to work as Data Services Officer is to maintain personal interest of the routine job, I did so by complete a graduate degree within the working field I was in.

The best lesson I learnt from this job is keeping myself updated and refreshed for any possible situation, also be competitive career wise as opportunity will show up any minute.

Western Power once aspired to receive engineering and operational awards through the progressive development of infrastructure and power systems for the betterment of the community and the state. Having out-sourced all of it's most basic and essential functions (at a considerably inflated cost), it now strives to receive call centre awards. Western Power is a floundering company that has lost its identity and is wasting tax payers money.

Poor work culture & managers are the absolute worst. Very stressful job where you often have to work late. 

One boss once made us work until midnight at home during the first Perth COVID lockdown on his “special” project to make a name for himself. I clearly recall him telling us to get on with it like our jobs depended on it. 

Poor culture, toxic atmosphere & somewhere I’ll never hang my hat again. Sadly they pay well but know why as the staff turnover is immense. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay. And you could negotiate a nine day fortnight.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The collaboration with Synergy. They will turn over customer requests and complaints that should have been managed by them. Lots of pointless back and forth.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Gaslighting by direct supervisors and Managers.

Position ceased with restructuring of the company, it became a 24 hour position.
Work included giving access to a secure building, greeting visitors, controlling keys to give access to staff, liasing with contractors, assisting with drug and alcohol testing. 
Maintaining data bases, observing CCTV cameras. 
Worst part was chasing temporary cards and keys.
Best part was not having to meet deadlines and no stress.

I completed my apprenticeship with Western Power in 2010 and Stayed on after my time. I was offered a job as a Power Systems Protection Technician and have been working in this field for the last two and  half years. Western Power is a fantastic company to work for with great benefits and salary. I wanted the opportunity to live and work in the UK so I applied for a two year Youth Mobility Visa.

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