Adult Electrical Apprentice – High Voltage Testing & Maintenance

CBR Power Services | Townsville, QLD | Commencing January 2027

CBR Power Services is seeking an Adult Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team and build a career in the specialist field of High Voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance.

You’ll work alongside experienced HV technicians across power stations, mine sites, renewable energy facilities, Defence sites and major industrial projects throughout Queensland and interstate.

What you’ll learn

Your apprenticeship will expose you to:
Transformer testing and maintenance
Protection relay, CT and VT testing
HV circuit breaker and switchgear testing
Electrical commissioning and diagnostic testing
Transformer oil processing and condition assessment
Specialist test equipment and software, including OMICRON and Megger
Major mining, generation, industrial, Defence and renewable energy projects

You’ll be mentored by highly skilled tradespeople and gain specialist experience that isn’t commonly available in a standard electrical apprenticeship.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has gained some life and workplace experience and is ready to commit to a long-term technical career.

You’ll ideally be:
Mechanically and technically minded




Curious and interested in understanding how things work
Comfortable with computers and technical software
Reliable, safety focused and detail oriented
Willing to ask questions and solve problems
Willing to travel for project work
Committed to learning and developing your skills

Previous electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, mining or industrial experience is an advantage, but not essential.

What we offer
A nationally recognised electrical apprenticeship
Hands-on training with experienced HV technicians
Ongoing training and career development
Exposure to specialised electrical testing
Variety across major projects and industries
Opportunities to travel throughout Queensland and interstate
A supportive company that genuinely cares about its people and their development
Long-term career prospects with CBR Power Services

For the right person, this apprenticeship can lead to a career as a High Voltage Test Technician / Commissioning Technician in a highly specialised area of the electrical industry.

Requirements
Ability to obtain required site medicals, inductions and clearances
Willingness to travel
Available to commence January 2027
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📌 Adult Electrical Apprentice – High Voltage Testing & Maintenance Townsville City
🏢 CBR Power Services
📍 Townsville