Distribution Assets Engineer / Senior Engineer (Melbourne)

Distribution Assets Engineer / Senior Engineer About Us: Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group's over **** team members; consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. About the role At Jemena, safety isn't a box to tick — it's a shared responsibility, built through trust, listening, and thoughtful engineering. We're looking for an experienced Distribution Assets Engineer or Senior Engineer who thrives at the intersection of field reality and strategic asset management, and who believes the best solutions are co‐created with the people doing the work. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being present, influential, and hands‐on — equally comfortable on site with crews as you are in technical specification reviews and safety forums. What you'll be involved in: You'll spend meaningful time in the field, building strong relationships with Zinfra crews and supervisors, creating space for open conversations about safety, and ensuring concerns are genuinely heard, prioritised, and actioned. You'll lead investigations into safety issues, trial new equipment and practices, and guide technical change so improvements stick — practically, clearly, and with care for the people impacted. From asset standards to design reviews, you'll bring a field‐informed lens that balances safety, constructability, compliance, quality and cost — helping us design solutions that are safer to construct, operate, and maintain. Through committee participation, coaching, and collaboration, you'll elevate operational safety conversations and help close the loop on compliance, learnings, and continuous improvement. Experience: 5+ years experience in electrical supply, ideally within distribution networks Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering preferred (Chartered status desirable) Understanding of working safely in live electrical environments Confidence translating complex technical issues into clear, practical guidance Strong relationship‐building skills — you listen well, communicate clearly, and earn trust Experience in risk assessment, change management, and safety investigations A thoughtful, outcomes‐focused approach that balances people, safety, and performance Why you should come and work for us Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the prospect for long‐term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's "Net Zero" targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rf4w1