Junior Technical Officer

ATCO's Australian operations are headquartered in Perth, Western Australia and specialise in creating innovative, customer-focused energy and infrastructure solutions. ATCO owns and operates Western Australia's largest gas distribution network, with more than 750,000 connection points and 14,000km of pipelines.ATCO also operates two progressive power generation stations - in Adelaide and the Pilbara. These facilities collectively generate 266 megawatts of power, providing energy for thousands of public sector, domestic, industrial and commercial consumers across the country.SummaryATCO is looking for a Technical Officer with experience in the Construction, Utilities and/or Energy Sector. The position will be responsible for assisting with documenting and testing materials and assisting design, sourcing, and selection of equipment used within the ATCO gas network; providing technical support for continuous improvement projects, Management of Change requests, and revision of affected documentation under the direction of the Technical Services Engineer (Materials & Equipment).Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists with coordinating materials testing, equipment design change, and continuous improvement projects—ensuring appropriate technical review, testing regimes, and implementation processes are realised.Supports Management of Change requests through material/tooling testing and equipment design improvements.Provides technical review and revision assistance for Safe Work Instructions, Technical Specifications, Technical Notices and related materials & equipment technical support documentation.Provides support to all ATCO field operations for materials & equipment application and implementation issues while ensuring safety and compliance to Gas Distribution Safety case.Ensures actions in Risk Management Action Plans (RMAP’s) are completed within agreed timeframes.Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers of ATCO gas network materials & equipment to facilitate the management of the change process in relation to quality control/assurance issues and continuous improvement projects,Implements the Risk Management Framework to effectively identify, assess and act on any identified or potential risks and; execute responsibilities within work practices to meet business objectives.Assists the Chairperson and provides technical support and advice for the operation, activities and priorities of the Technical Committee.Education, Skills & ExperienceTertiary qualification in Engineering or Physical Sciences.Minimum three (3) years of technical/ engineering experience in manufacturing, equipment maintenance, gas pipeline/utilities, petroleum/petrochemical or related fields.Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver excellent customer service.Strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude, with high attention to detail.Tooling or related mechanical design experience is desirable. Experience with CAD is desirable.Highly organised with proven time management skills.Demonstrated computer skills competency. MS Office (Word, Excel) mandatory, document management software desirable.Knowledge of business and safety management systems is desirable.BenefitsAccess to additional purchased leaveNovated Lease and Car BenefitsEmployee Share Purchase PlanAccess to corporate discounts, including health insurance, banking and fitness clubs.Become a member of Energy West Social ClubAccess to ATCO's Employee Assistance ProgramDiversity is more than a commitment at ATCO – it is the foundation of what we do.  We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and the myriad of other characteristics that make us all different.We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and women. ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.Covid InformationATCO is committed to keeping all employees safe and healthy. As a result, all applicants progressing to the interview stage will be asked to provide proof of Covid Vaccination.Applications close at 4 pm, Monday 19th September 2022; however, the company reserves the right to close the advertising earlier.   AUD Jandakot 6164