Cable Jointer
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Cable Jointer to join our Operations, People and Safety team based from Lismore.
Being a Cable Jointer means you are responsible for the general construction, installation, connection, maintenance and repair of both high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) distribution network assets and equipment with emphasis on those components directly related to the underground network.
About you
• Application of knowledge required to undertake the Cable Jointer role in an energy distribution environment
• Experience working effectively during times of both planned and unplanned events
• Participating and applying audits and safety processes
• Knowledge of relevant system switching, access procedure principles, tools, plant and equipment
• Complying and implementing enterprise WHS and environmental procedures and processes.
• Application of Cable Jointer trade skills in an energy distribution environment
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
• Able to successfully liaise with stakeholders and customers
• Computer skills appropriate for the role.
Full Job Posting
Applications close
- on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:55pm.
- Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
- Building a better energy future.
- Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
- At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact [email protected] or call us on 1800 255 777.
Requirements
- Application of knowledge required to undertake the Cable Jointer role in an energy distribution environment
- Experience working effectively during times of both planned and unplanned events
- Participating and applying audits and safety processes
- Knowledge of relevant system switching, access procedure principles, tools, plant and equipment
- Complying and implementing enterprise WHS and environmental procedures and processes.
- Application of Cable Jointer trade skills in an energy distribution environment
- Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
- Able to successfully liaise with stakeholders and customers
- Computer skills appropriate for the role.
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing with electives in Install, Maintain, Fault Find, Switching and repair or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
- Drivers licence
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
- Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business.
About Essential Energy
New South Wales Government-owned electricity distributor serving homes, businesses and communities across regional, rural and remote New South Wales.
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