Electrical Equipment Compliance Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Equipment Compliance Engineer Energy Safe’s purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, Energy Safe works to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something their customers can be confident in. Energy Safe’s people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of the organisation.About the opportunity The Equipment Safety Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safety of electrical equipment and appliances that use renewable energy sources and ensuring equipment compliance with certification requirements and standards, providing high-level technical expertise to support enquiries and investigations.Your role responsibilities will include: Assessing and when appropriate, certifying electrical equipment, through the interpretation of safety standards; Planning and conducting electrical equipment compliance inspections; Conducting enquiries and making decisions to enforce electrical safety compliance; Providing specific technical advice to suppliers and the public; Monitoring and remaining conversant with relevant electrical standards; Contributing to the review of regulations and standards that influence the safety and technical requirements of equipment supplied into Victoria; Educating and encouraging industry compliance and promoting community awareness on electrical safety; Representing Energy Safe on electrical safety standards committees to ensure they promote community safety and are enforceable under Victorian legislation; Providing subject matter expertise in support of investigations as well as advisory and consultative expertise on regulatory and safety requirements as they relate to electrical equipment; Responding to complaints received in relation to potential breaches of the Act, regulations and standards; Liaising and working with other agencies such as WorkSafe, FRV the CFA and Solar Victoria; Co-ordinating check testing of electrical equipment to verify compliance with safety standards. To be successful, you will have: Relevant Bachelor Degree in electrical engineering, which is or can be recognised by Engineers Australia, as well as significant experience in electrical equipment testing, certification and/or investigation, or in the design and manufacture of renewable equipment; A solid understanding of the principles and application of safety management and knowledge of legislation, regulations and standards relating to electrical equipment safety; Experience in using basic testing equipment such as multimeters and insulation resistance testers with the ability to interpret results; Operational knowledge of certification systems; Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to address a diverse audience; Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities or experience in interpreting safety standards and test reports; High level and broad ranged technical capability to negotiate complex electrical safety issues; and Previous regulatory experience or experience in the renewable and/or energy storage fields is desirable. How to apply For additional information including the Role Specification please contact Vivian Simonelli on 0408 998 458 or Stuart King on 0438 754 480 quoting Reference 2025683 or apply online using the "Apply Now" link. #J-18808-Ljbffr