Job Description
High Voltage and Switchgear Technician
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Build Your Career with Nilsen Engineering Services
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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.
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Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced High Voltage and Switchgear Technician to join our Engineering Services team.
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This position would suit a capable technician with practical experience servicing, maintaining and testing HV and LV switchgear within industrial or high energy environments.
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Why Join Nilsen Engineering Services?
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Attractive EBA wages, penalties and site allowances
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Fully maintained company vehicle
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Tools and specialist test equipment provided
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Diverse industrial and HV work
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Ongoing technical development and training
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Support from an experienced Engineering Services team
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Strong pipeline of maintenance and upgrade projects
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Long term career opportunities within a national business
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The Role
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You will undertake servicing, maintenance, testing and fault finding across HV and LV electrical equipment on industrial and commercial sites.
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The role includes field based technical work, preparation of test documentation and interaction with clients and site representatives.
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Key Responsibilities
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Servicing and maintaining HV and LV switchgear
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Testing cables, circuit breakers, switchboards, transformers and motors
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Primary injection testing
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Insulation resistance, contact resistance and associated electrical testing
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Switchgear inspections, cleaning, servicing and functional testing
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HV switching and isolation activities
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Fault finding and troubleshooting
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Interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
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Preparing technical reports and test documentation
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Working safely in accordance with Nilsen and client procedures
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Liaising with clients and site stakeholders
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Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
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Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence
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Current CPR and LV Rescue certification
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Construction White Card
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Current Driver Licence
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Experience maintaining and testing HV or LV switchgear
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Experience working in industrial, mining, utility or high energy environments
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HV switching accreditation, or willingness to obtain it
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Desirable Experience
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Secondary injection and protection relay testing
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Primary injection testing
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Transformer and cable testing
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Experience with Omicron or similar test equipment
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Familiarity with Schneider, ABB, Siemens or SEL equipment
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Solid fault finding and troubleshooting capability
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What We Are Looking For
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Sound practical switchgear experience
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Strong safety focus
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Attention to detail and quality workmanship
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication and client relationship skills
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Willingness to develop additional testing and protection skills
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📌 High Energy/Protection Electrician (Queensland)
🏢 Nilsen
📍 Queensland