Trade Assistant

• Are you a self-starter with a positive and safe attitude?
• Are you passionate about energy for the future?

Evoenergy have a rare opportunity for a Trades Assistant to support our qualified technicians out in the field to maintain our electricity distribution network.

About Us

Evoenergy is an electricity and gas distribution business that is committed to providing safe and reliable services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. We believe in safety for our consumers and employees and by investing in our people, technology and other innovations we strive to exceed our consumers’ needs now and into the future.

We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans. We have skilled teams of qualified professionals who are passionate about powering our community. At Evoenergy, we live and breathe our agreed culture behaviours of being honest, collaborative, flexible, respectful and positive.

Our trade staff enjoy a 9-day fortnight and receive competitive remuneration plus allowances and overtime. The incumbent may also be expected to participate in the on-call roster.

As the Trades Assistant, you will be looking after:

Here at Evoenergy, we are looking for a motivated and keen Trade Assistant to work collaboratively with our qualified technicians out in the field across various work sites. In this role, you will assist in undertaking construction and maintenance work activities on Evoenergy’s electrical network.

If you are a dependable self-starter who can work safely within a small team and deliver outcomes for our customers then we want to hear from you!

Some key work that would be possible with this role includes:

• Carry out works in a timely and safe manner, and to highest quality standards, while minimizing customer impact.
• Work closely with and assist our technicians carrying out works on our electricity network in a timely manner.
• Provide information and communicate effectively with team members and our customers.
• Contribute to the development of work/safety instructions as required.
• Operate tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner
• Assist in the identification of workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments and perform work within a safe work practices and procedures.

 What will I need to be successful?

• Experience in working in the electrical industry preferred, but not essential
• Proven experience working safely in an industrial environment
• Experience operating and maintaining tools and equipment
• OH&S General Induction Card
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention
• ACT Driver’s Licence or equivalent (preferably heavy vehicle)

 Apply now 

Please apply through our Recruitment portal by submitting a resume and a cover letter clearly outlining the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role, and addressing the ‘What will I need to be successful’ criteria above. 

If you have questions about the role, we encourage you to contact James Gum on 0414512721 or email james.gum@evoenergy.com.au.

If you need guidance with the application process, you can contact recruitment@evoenergy.com.au 

Applications close midnight Monday 29 April 2024.    

Benefits

At Evoenergy, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• Competitive remuneration
• Subsidised gym membership
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employee rewards and recognition

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.