01 Aug 2024
Ever considered an apprenticeship in the electricity industry? Your dream job might be closer than you think!
Evoenergy, the electricity distributor for over 200,000 connections in the ACT, is seeking fresh tradespeople to help electrify the bush capital.
Applications are now open for Evoenergy's 2025 apprenticeship program and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of apprentices to our business in the new year.
Who are we after?
Our focus with this recruitment round is to find a diverse group of people who are looking to start their career in the energy industry.
While you don’t need to be an electrical expert, we are looking for people who have an eagerness to listen and learn.
Working in the energy industry can be a career for life and there are opportunities to cross skill and grow into different career pathways such as construction, project management, design or leadership.
Is an apprenticeship right for you?
The apprenticeships available include Electrical Fitters, Lineworkers and Cable Jointers.
You will complete practical field placements, while completing your studies enabling you to gain hands-on experience while learning from highly skilled, experienced tradespeople.
There are some requirements you will have to consider when applying and apprenticeship looks different day-to-day. You could be asked to:
- Work from heights as you learn to install, repair and maintain overhead electrical equipment.
- Work at ground level or in trenches as you learn to install, repair and maintain underground cabling infrastructure.
- Construct and work inside small spaces and substations - diagnosing and rectifying faults.
Want to know more about the types of apprenticeships?
As an Electrical Fitter apprentice, you will:
- Perform substation maintenance.
- Build substations to support new infrastructure around Canberra.
- Connect new customers with power.
- Re-connect power to existing customers.
- Study a Certificate III in Electrotechnology
As a Lineworker apprentice, you will:
- Install or relocate power poles and wires.
- Maintain Evoenergy’s existing overhead network.
- Assist customers in the connection/disconnection of overhead services.
- Investigate & repair overhead faults to restore supply when a power outage occurs.
- Study a Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead
As a Cable Jointer apprentice, you will:
- Install low voltage & high voltage underground cables.
- Install and maintain pits, pillars, substations, and other electrical equipment.
- Identify damage and perform required repairs to underground power cables.
- Perform routine maintenance to underground power cables.
- Study a Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
If you want more information, please contact recruitment@evoenergy.com.au.
Get in quick - applications close 31 August 2024! Follow the link to apply and learn more about each trade.