High Voltage and Switchgear Technician

Build Your Career with Nilsen Engineering Services

With more than 100 years of industry experience, Nilsen (QLD) Pty Ltd is a trusted Australian electrical and communications contractor. We are committed to technical excellence, safety, quality workmanship and developing our people.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced High Voltage and Switchgear Technician to join our Engineering Services team.

This position would suit a capable technician with practical experience servicing, maintaining and testing HV and LV switchgear within industrial or high energy environments.

Why Join Nilsen Engineering Services?

- Attractive EBA wages, penalties and site allowances
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Tools and specialist test equipment provided
- Diverse industrial and HV work
- Ongoing technical development and training
- Support from an experienced Engineering Services team
- Solid pipeline of maintenance and upgrade projects
- Long term career opportunities within a national business

The Role

You will undertake servicing, maintenance, testing and fault finding across HV and LV electrical equipment on industrial and commercial sites.

The role includes field based technical work, preparation of test documentation and interaction with clients and site representatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Servicing and maintaining HV and LV switchgear
- Testing cables, circuit breakers, switchboards, transformers and motors
- Primary injection testing




- Insulation resistance, contact resistance and associated electrical testing
- Switchgear inspections, cleaning, servicing and functional testing
- HV switching and isolation activities
- Fault finding and troubleshooting
- Interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Preparing technical reports and test documentation
- Working safely in accordance with Nilsen and client procedures
- Liaising with clients and site stakeholders

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

- Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence
- Current CPR and LV Rescue certification
- Construction White Card
- Current Driver Licence
- Experience maintaining and testing HV or LV switchgear
- Experience working in industrial, mining, utility or high energy environments
- HV switching accreditation, or willingness to obtain it

Desirable Experience

- Secondary injection and protection relay testing
- Primary injection testing
- Transformer and cable testing
- Experience with Omicron or similar test equipment
- Familiarity with Schneider, ABB, Siemens or SEL equipment
- Strong fault finding and troubleshooting capability

What We Are Looking For

- Sound practical switchgear experience
- Strong safety focus
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and client relationship skills
- Willingness to develop additional testing and protection skills

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📌 High Energy/Protection Electrician (Queensland)
🏢 Nilsen
📍 Queensland