Are you a qualified electrician looking to take the next step in your career and develop specialist skills in High Voltage (HV) systems?

Hitachi Energy is seeking a motivated Junior Field Service Technician to join our High Voltage Service team.

This role offers a structured development pathway combining hands‑on field experience, mentoring from experienced HV specialists, formal technical training, and industry‑recognised GIS/AIS certification programs.

Working alongside senior technicians and engineers, you will gain practical experience supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Switchgear portfolio, including:

- Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
- Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS)

This is an excellent prospect for an A-Grade Electrician who is safety-focused, technically curious, and keen to develop into a fully qualified High Voltage Field Service Technician.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with installation and assembly of GIS and AIS equipment
- Support pre‑commissioning activities
- Assist with functional testing and energisation activities

Maintenance & Service Support

- Support routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities
- Perform visual inspections and condition assessments
- Assist with gas density monitoring and leak detection
- Support cleaning, lubrication, and mechanical adjustment activities
- Participate in breakdown response and repair activities

Technical Development

- Work under the guidance of experienced HV technicians and engineers
- Develop skills in:
- Electrical testing
- Circuit breaker analysis
- Timing and diagnostic testing
- Protection and control verification
- Fault finding and troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all Hitachi Energy safety policies and procedures
- Adhere to HV safety requirements and Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO) processes
- Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments




- Promote a strong safety‑first and zero‑harm culture

Documentation & Customer Support

- Complete service reports and maintenance records
- Record test results and technical findings accurately
- Maintain digital service and compliance documentation
- Represent Hitachi Energy professionally on customer sites

About You

- A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and safe work practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Current driver's licence
- Ability to obtain required site access clearances and certifications
- Strong commitment to safety
- Willingness to travel and work on customer sites

Exposure to one or more of the following would be advantageous:

- HV substations
- Industrial electrical systems
- Switchgear or protection systems
- Utility, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Mechanical assembly or maintenance activities

What We Offer

- Structured career pathway into High Voltage Field Service
- Comprehensive technical training and certification programs
- Mentoring from experienced HV specialists
- Exposure to industry‑leading HV technology
- Domestic and international training opportunities
- Diverse field‑based work environment
- Opportunity to build a long‑term career with a global technology leader

What Success Looks Like

Our priorities are:

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

- Safe work performance and commitment to zero harm
- Completion of technical training and certification milestones
- High‑quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
- Timely completion of assigned service activities

Our Values

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in:

People Champion

Creating an inclusive environment built on trust, safety, growth, and collaboration.

Customer & Society Focus

Acting with integrity while delivering value to customers and contributing positively to society.

Innovation

Continuously learning, challenging the status quo, and creating new value through technology and teamwork.

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📌 Junior Field Service Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Melbourne