Job Description

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Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

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- Role: Electrical Technician's (HV and Protections experience)
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- Roster: 8/6 or 14/14 (Days on/Days off)
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- Excellent rate $$$+ Super paid on ALL hours worked
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- Duration: Ongoing work well over 12 + months (Open-ended Casual contract)
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- Start Date: ASAP 2026
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- Location: Pilbara, Western Australia (Working on many sites/client assets)
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- POH: WA based (We will not cover flight costs outside of Perth)
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- Work Scope- Maintenance, Commissioning and Breakdowns
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Scope of Work: nn
- Execute detailed commissioning and maintenance on complex protection and control systems
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- Execute professional commissioning and maintenance on HV substation primary plant
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- Take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all network assets
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- Develop Work Instructions, Task Lists, Procedures for the Primary Plant/Protection System Assets under control of HV & Power, Eastern
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- Ensure protected completion and close-out of Primary Plant/Protection System works on a daily basis
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- Execute critical Shutdowns, ensuring trouble-free maintenance windows and handback
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- Initiating and / or participating in continuous improvement projects
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- Liaising with Mine & Town Stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient service
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- Ability to identify problems, implement solutions to manage departmental and company supply chain risk
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- Ensure conformance with the client Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
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- An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development
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About You: nn
- WA Electrical Licence (A-Grade)
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- Previous experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry
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- Strong background in maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting
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- HV switching
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- Proven maintenance & commissioning experience in a Power Utility workplace – Protection Systems, Switchyards, Primary Plant – essential
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- Proven experience with High Voltage/Protection Systems in a Mining environment – highly regarded
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- Proficiency with setup, commissioning, and monitoring of various Protection Relay schemes, manufacturers etc. Proficiency with the 'Omicron' suite of Protection Equipment will be highly regarded
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- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key components of this role as you will work closely with a variety of stakeholders
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- Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (SAP experience is highly desirable)
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- The ability to apply expertise to analyse and solve problems without clear precedent
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- Ability to work in remote FIFO environments and shift rosters
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- CPR LVR
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- First Aid
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- High Risk Work Licence with any/all of WP, CV, LF, Dogging/Rigging endorsements - highly regarded
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Powertech – We Know What’s at Stake.

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Discover more at powertech.com.au

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We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Electrical Technician (HV & Protection) (Shire of East Pilbara)
🏢 Powertech
📍 Shire of East Pilbara