About the role
We are seeking highly skilled HV Technicians to join a project team for a major 6-Day shutdown in Western Australia, undertaking planned HV/LV shutdown activities including isolation, maintenance, testing, commissioning and inspection of critical electrical plant and infrastructure.
Technicians will carry out insulation resistance testing, electrical diagnostics and condition assessments across switchboards, transformers, switchgear and associated power system assets.
Key responsibilities
Carry out insulation resistance testing, electrical diagnostics and condition assessments across switchboards, transformers, switchgear and associated power system assets
Undertake planned HV/LV shutdown activities including isolation, maintenance, testing, commissioning and inspection of critical electrical plant and infrastructure
Perform substation commissioning, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Commission GIS switchgear
Conduct VLF, Tan Delta and partial discharge testing of HV cables
Test primary electrical equipment including circuit breakers, CTs and VTs
Test HV/LV switchboards, transformers and HV busbars
Perform protection relay testing
About you
WA A Grade Electrical Licence – Mandatory
Experience with substation commissioning, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Experience commissioning GIS switchgear
Experience with VLF, Tan Delta and partial discharge testing of HV cables
Experience with HV motors and drives
Experience testing primary electrical equipment including circuit breakers, CTs and VTs
Experience testing HV/LV switchboards,



transformers and HV busbars
Proven experience with Omicron test equipment
High Voltage Switching certificate – highly regarded
Protection relay testing experience highly regarded
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Engineering – advantageous
Working at Heights, or willingness to obtain
Current CPR/LVR and First Aid
Current Driver's Licence – minimum C Class
White Card
Previous FIFO and shutdown experience
Ability to provide at least two contactable work-related references
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test
About us
TCML Electrical Contractors is a majority Indigenous-owned electrical contractor delivering specialist electrical, civil and workforce solutions across Australia's mining, energy, infrastructure and rail sectors.
TCML provides experienced electrical personnel and project delivery capability across the full project lifecycle, supporting major contractors and asset owners with construction, commissioning, shutdown, maintenance and operational requirements.
TCML's capability includes high voltage and low voltage electrical works, testing and commissioning, transmission and distribution, rail electrical systems and specialist project resources, with a strong focus on safe, effective and collaborative project delivery.
Benefits
$65 per hour + applicable penalties + night shift allowance
Major Western Australian shutdown project
FIFO from major capital cities
Day and night shifts available
Potential for ongoing opportunities across TCML's project pipeline

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