Technical traineeships

ENERGEX traineeships provide an excellent opportunity to extend your technical career, within an innovative company.

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Technical traineeship positions have been designed to give participants a better understanding of the organisation and increase their business and technical skills, while undertaking study to obtain an Electrical Advanced Diploma. Traineeship positions become available in many areas of ENERGEX's network business, for trade qualified Electrical Fitter Mechanics, Overhead Linespersons or Underground Cable Jointers, or for non-trade qualified applicants who possess a proven technical aptitude.

Traineeships designed for trade qualified participants involve them undergoing study in an Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering, while those without an electrical trade study an Advanced Diploma of Electrical Supply Industry Power Systems at Skills Tech Australia, Eagle Farm TAFE. The program also comprises of on-the-job and off-the-job training covering both technical and business skills.

Traineeships are either structured over a two year (full time) or four year (part time) period, as each program is tailored to specific business area needs. Participants undergo on-job rotations in various ENERGEX departments, including but not limited to: Asset Management, Distribution Construction, Distribution Planning and Design, Substation Circuitry and Layout Design and Metering.

Currently ENERGEX has more than 50 trainees completing their Advanced Diploma.

Who can apply?

ENERGEX seeks trainees who possess:

1. A minimum of a pass in Year 12 level English and Maths;

2. A proven interest in computers, electronics or electrical principles.

Please note: Some programs are only available to applicants who possess a trade qualification.

What is the recruitment process?

The number of trainees ENERGEX takes on each year varies depending on business needs. Applicants for the trainee program are typically required to undergo the following steps in the selection process:

1. Application

2. Aptitude Test (Year 12 Maths and Literacy test)

3. Interview

4. Pre-employment Medical

5. Reference Checking

Technical Positions at ENERGEX

Trainees are eligible to apply for the following types of roles upon completion of the program:

1. Planning and Design roles – both Distribution and Transmission (substation design) design

2. Metering officers

3. Network operation officers

4. Asset management officers

5. Substation technicians

6. Protection systems technicians

Further information

ENERGEX recruits trainees at various times of the year. For more information, call the Resource Development Department on (07) 3664 6724.

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