High Voltage Testing and Commissioning Electrician

High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Electrician

About Konic Group

Konic Group is an Adelaide-based specialist high-voltage contractor delivering construction, maintenance, testing and commissioning services for asset owners, principal contractors and equipment manufacturers across Australia.

With several projects already secured across the country and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we are continuing to expand our testing and commissioning capability. Due to this growth, multiple positions may be available for experienced High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Electricians seeking long-term opportunities within the industry.

We pride ourselves on our technical capability, quality of workmanship and strong industry reputation. Our employees are provided with exposure to a broad range of projects, specialist test equipment and ongoing industry-specific training.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Electricians to join our Adelaide-based team.

The position involves regular interstate travel and rotation-based project rosters, working across substations, renewable energy facilities, power generation, data centres and other high-voltage infrastructure throughout Australia.

Depending on your experience, responsibilities may include:

- Primary and secondary electrical testing and commissioning
- Operation of specialist primary and secondary test equipment, including Omicron, Doble and Megger systems
- Protection relay testing and secondary injection
- Primary injection testing
- High-voltage switchgear testing and commissioning
- Transformer testing and commissioning
- High-voltage cable testing and commissioning
- Earthing system testing
- Functional testing of protection, control and interlocking systems
- Protection scheme, intertrip and end-to-end testing
- Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)




- Preparation and completion of test sheets, commissioning records and technical documentation
- Working within permit, isolation and access systems
- Liaising professionally with clients, engineers, OEM representatives and other contractors
- Coordinating testing and commissioning activities with construction and project teams

The role provides a clear pathway toward senior commissioning, supervision, project management and specialist consulting positions as Konic Group continues to grow.

About You

We are looking for electricians with genuine testing and commissioning experience who take pride in the technical quality and accuracy of their work.

You will have a strong understanding of electrical systems and be comfortable interpreting drawings, test procedures and technical information. You will be capable of working independently when required while also contributing effectively within multidisciplinary commissioning teams.

Attention to detail, methodical fault finding and accurate documentation are particularly important within this role.

Demonstrated electrical testing and commissioning experience

Experience working with high-voltage systems and equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, protection drawings and technical documentation

Experience using electrical test equipment and completing formal test documentation

Current Construction Industry White Card

Current First Aid, CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certification





Willingness to travel and work interstate project rosters

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and methodically troubleshoot electrical systems

Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, technical accuracy and site safety

Highly Regarded

The following qualifications and experience will be viewed favourably:

Experience with Omicron, Doble and Megger primary and secondary test equipment

Protection relay testing and commissioning experience

Primary and secondary injection testing

Transformer diagnostic testing

CT and VT testing and verification

High-voltage cable testing and diagnostics

Protection scheme, intertrip and end-to-end testing

Fault finding and investigation of protection and control systems

Substation testing and commissioning experience

What We Offer

Adelaide-based employment with project work across Australia

A solid pipeline of secured national projects

Competitive remuneration and regular overtime opportunities

Rotation-based project rosters

Exposure to technically challenging high-voltage testing and commissioning projects

Access to specialist primary and secondary testing equipment and technology

Experience across substations, renewable energy, critical infrastructure and other HV assets

Exposure to both greenfield commissioning and existing asset testing and maintenance

Accredited training and ongoing technical development

Opportunities to broaden your experience across protection, primary plant and specialist HV testing

Opportunities to progress into senior commissioning, supervisory, project management or specialist consulting roles

A supportive and professional team environment

Long-term career opportunities within a growing specialist contractor

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📌 High Voltage Testing and Commissioning Electrician (South Australia)
🏢 KONIC Group
📍 South Australia