Job no: 26-265

Category: Trade & Services

Join Ampcontrol and help power the future.

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join our Hexham Field Service team.

In this hands-on field-based role, you'll support customers across the mining, utilities, and infrastructure sectors by delivering high-quality maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault-finding services on critical electrical assets.

You'll work across a broad range of projects including new equipment installations, asset replacements, upgrades and ongoing maintenance programs.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and troubleshooting of high voltage electrical equipmentTest and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systemsConduct inspections and monitoring of HV/LV metering and electrical safety equipment within switchyards and substationsPrepare detailed testing, commissioning and service reportsIdentify customer requirements and provide technical advice on products and servicesParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives and support business process developmentMaintain testing equipment and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulationsWork at a variety of customer sites, including surface and occasional underground hard rock mining operations

Essential

What We're Looking For





Electrical Licence valid in the state of employmentCertificate III in ElectrotechnologyCurrent Driver's LicenceHigh Voltage Switching Operations qualificationWork Safely at Heights certificationCurrent LVR/CPR certificationDemonstrated experience in HV maintenance and testing environmentsExperience working with protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systemsStrong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Highly Regarded

Experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects within mining, manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas or heavy industrial environmentsExperience undertaking transformer oil sampling and interpreting resultsAdvanced fault-finding and diagnostic capabilitiesStrong reporting and Microsoft Office skills.Secondary injection testing of protection relaysDiploma or Advanced Engineering degree

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and growth opportunities, including:

Paid parental leave to support your familyCompany car providedAllowances on top of base rate when working away from homeSalary packaging options to help you make the most of your incomePurchased leave for greater work-life balanceDiscounted private health careWellbeing programs and employee discountsEducation assistance and career development supportDiscount programs including Sydney Tools and Avis Car Hire

Ready to challenge the future?

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com

We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Published on 18 Aug 2026, 8:56 PM

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