Job Description
Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Hexham and play a critical role in delivering specialised high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance services across Australia's mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
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Whether you're a trade-qualified High Voltage Testing Technician or an experienced High Voltage Testing Officer with an Advanced Diploma or Engineering qualification, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of generation, transmission and substation assets while contributing to complex and high-profile projects across multiple industries.
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Working within a highly skilled team, you'll perform laboratory and field-based testing activities, support commissioning programs, undertake fault-finding and diagnostics, and deliver technical solutions that help customers maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical infrastructure.
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What You'll Do
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As a High Voltage Testing Officer / Technician, you will be responsible for:
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Performing high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance activities in laboratory and field environments
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Conducting testing on generation, transmission and substation assets
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Carrying out insulation, withstand, diagnostic and condition assessment testing of HV equipment
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Supporting commissioning and energisation activities for electrical infrastructure projects
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Undertaking fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations
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Preparing test plans, risk assessments, technical reports and commissioning documentation




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Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, procedures and safe work practices
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Liaising with customers, project teams and stakeholders to coordinate testing activities
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Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of testing procedures
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Mentoring and supporting team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician)
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Experience in high voltage testing, commissioning, maintenance or electrical infrastructure environments
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Strong understanding of high voltage equipment, systems and safe work practices
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Sound troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
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Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Current Class C Driver Licence
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Commitment to safety, quality and customer service excellence
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Ability to travel to customer sites across NSW and interstate as required
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Additional qualifications that will be highly regarded
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Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Degree
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Experience within electricity generation, transmission or distribution environments
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High voltage commissioning and substation testing experience
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Experience using specialised HV testing and diagnostic equipment
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High Voltage Switching Operations certification
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Current LV Rescue and CPR qualifications
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Experience within mining, utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors
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Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights and MR Licence qualifications
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Employee Benefits
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At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:
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Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
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Paid parental leave to support your family
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Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
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Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
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Discounted private health care
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Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
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Education assistance and career development support
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We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.

📌 Hv Test Technician / Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Ampcontrol
📍 New South Wales