Join our contract team in Victoria and help support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of electrical systems across an operational wind farm. This site-based role will see you provide technical leadership across high-voltage (HV), low-voltage (LV) and DC assets, while contributing to improved electrical safety, asset performance and long-term reliability.

This is primarily a site-based position in Victoria. The role includes field inspections, HV switching and maintenance activities, and may involve working at heights, in remote locations and in varying weather conditions. Travel to site, on-call participation and after-hours support may be required.

What you'll do

- Maintain HV safety governance, access and switching procedures, safe approach distances, arc-flash assessments and electrical risk controls.
- Authorise and control HV switching activities, including switching sheets, isolation plans, earthing procedures and operator authorisations.
- Issue and cancel HV access permits, sanctions for test and test permits, while verifying recipient competency.
- Support preventative, condition-based and major maintenance programs across transformers, protection systems, switchgear, earthing systems, DC systems and other critical electrical assets.
- Oversee critical testing programs, review results and approve the safe return to service of equipment.
- Lead technical investigations into protection trips, transformer and cable faults, earth faults and arc-flash incidents, and develop corrective and preventative actions.
- Plan and support outages, commissioning activities, system modifications and re-energisation strategies.
- Lead system restoration and emergency switching responses following grid or major protection events.
- Identify reliability trends, support lifecycle replacement strategies and contribute to maintenance budgets, cost estimates and the five-year asset strategy.
- Engage closely with the client, Contract Manager, Operational Manager, MC Manager and Site Leads.

About You

- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.




- Registration with BIL and the relevant state regulator as a licensed electrical engineer.
- Demonstrated experience with HV and LV electrical systems in energy, utilities or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of HVOA/EOA requirements, Victorian electrical safety regulations and Blue Book compliance.
- Technical knowledge of protection systems, fault analysis, transformers, generators, motors, earthing, bonding, lightning protection and overhead line reticulation.
- Experience with DC systems, UPS and battery technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.
- A clear commitment to safety, compliance, technical accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors and operational stakeholders.

Perks to you

- Flexible / hybrid working
- Paid parental leave
- Purchased leave scheme
- Salary packaging including novated leases, personal electronic devices and EV car subscription
- Salary continuance insurance
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Employee discounts including health insurance, gyms, hotels & car hire
- Rewards & Incentives through Worley's Appreciate rewards program
- Learning & career opportunities

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery,



we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

It’s easy to take water for granted, but at CMP we don’t. It’s essential for life, and it’s a resource that is only getting scarcer. We love that we get to use our engineering skills to make water supplies available, fit for purpose, and sustainable for future generations. If this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of, read on.

About Us

We are CMP Consulting Group Pty Ltd. We are part of Vysarn Limited (ASX:VYS), a growing network of businesses focused on integrated water and infrastructure services. We are leaders in the water industry, and we are passionate about the impact we can have for Australian communities through our work. Everything we do, we do to provide excellent, long-lasting outcomes for our clients and the customers that we serve. We create value for our clients and our staff by challenging the status quo that is offered by multi-national consultancies.

About The Role

We have an excellent role for a Principal Electrical Engineer with a history of undertaking design roles on water and wastewater treatment plant projects. This is a critical role within the business which will see you working on a wide variety of infrastructure projects

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📌 Electrical Field Engineer – Hv Safety & Maintenance (Melbourne)
🏢 Worley
📍 Melbourne