High earning potential with lots of over time
Technical training within a structured training pathway and defined skills development matrix
Diverse long term career advancement opportunities within and innovative global organisation
Generous allowances and time flexibility to accrue additional days off
Company vehicle including personal use
Tailored relocation package – if required
Personalised salary packages available
Purchased leave
Health & Wellbeing programs and discounts
Personal career and educational development opportunities
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
High earning potential with lots of over time
Technical training within a structured training pathway and defined skills development matrix
Diverse long term career advancement opportunities within and cutting-edge global organisation
Generous allowances and time flexibility to accrue additional days off
Company vehicle including personal use
Tailored relocation package – if required
Personalised salary packages available
Flexible work arrangements
Purchased leave
Health & Wellbeing programs and discounts
Personal career and educational development opportunities
Role
The role is for an experienced Protection and Testing Technician with a keen interest for advanced learning and skills development. You will be working within our field service teams, under instructions from senior technicians, on a range interesting high voltage projects locally and throughout Australia.
Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Industrial, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Commercial and Mining sectors
Combination of maintenance, commissioning, fault finding and upgrade activities




Primary testing of instrument transformers (CT's and VT's), circuit breakers, switchboards and other complex high voltage systems
Primary injection differential balancing transformers, feeders, generators, motors
Secondary injection testing of all protection system types including generator protection, motor protection, transformer and cable differential, current and voltage protection, line impedance protection
Training and exposure to IEC***** advanced automation protocol
Ideally based out of Newcastle NSW, however flexible options for base location may be offered to skilled candidates
Willingness to occasionally step up for the team and work in other disciplines such as general HV maintenance, high voltage testing (transformers, motors, generators) and electrical construction if required during periods of heavy workload for the extended team
Accountabilities
Ability to work autonomously on various protection systems in a safe and timely manner
Work and learn under instruction and supervision from senior team members on more complex protection system tasks
Safely undertake work to the approved standards of quality, cost and time, ensuring safety always remains your primary focus
Assist with the completion of test certificate documentation and other job reporting requirements
Comply with company OHS systems and procedures
Comply with company business systems and procedures




Liaise and participate in on-site project planning with other relevant stakeholders
Work collaboratively with Engineering and Planning support teams
Skills
Knowledge of high voltage systems and/or protection systems
Very good computer literacy skills
Some experience testing relays with Omicron, Doble or other brand Primary and Secondary Test Equipment and associated software
Good customer liaison, communication and self-management skills
Proven capability to work effectively within a team or site work crew
Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve technical and practical problems
Experience in reading and interpreting schematic and wiring diagrams
Demonstrated cognitive skills in relation to learning and understanding new skills and concepts
Proven leadership skills
Qualifications
Electrical trade qualification (Required)
Certificate 4 Electrotechnology (desirable)
Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
Advanced curricular learning in electrical or electronics or instrumentation (desirable)
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📌 Protection And Testing Technician (New South Wales)
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