Job Description

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

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

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

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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:

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Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

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Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS)

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

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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- Work under the guidance of experienced HV technicians and engineers
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- Electrical testing
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- Circuit breaker analysis
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- Timing and diagnostic testing
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- Protection and control verification
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- Fault finding and troubleshooting
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Safety & Compliance

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- Follow all Hitachi Energy safety policies and procedures
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- Adhere to HV safety requirements and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) processes
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- Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments
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- Promote a strong safety-first and zero-harm culture
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Documentation & Customer Support

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

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- A-Grade Electrical License
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- Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and safe work practices
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- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
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- Current driver's license
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- Ability to obtain required site access clearances and certifications
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- Strong commitment to safety
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- Willingness to travel and work on customer sites
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Exposure to one or more of the following would be advantageous:

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

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

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

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At Hitachi Energy, we believe in:

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People Champion

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

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Customer & Society Focus

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

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Innovation

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

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📌 Junior Field Service Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 New South Wales