Permanent role in South Brisbane maintaining and operating HV substations and electrical infrastructure with EPEC's Field Services team.
About Us
EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner, providing HV power engineering, EPC (for substations, lines and BESS BoP), testing and compliance services, along with market modelling, SCADA and Hardware-in-the-Loop capability.
Since being founded in ****, EPEC has grown rapidly to become a trusted delivery partner on some of Australia's most complex renewable energy projects, from 400 MW solar farms and 200 MW battery storage systems to 330 kV substations delivered for international developers entering the Australian market for the first time.
Founded by specialists in power system engineering, project delivery and generator compliance, our mission is to simplify the grid connection process and remove the uncertainty that costs projects time and money.
We manage connections to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through end-to-end solutions, from pre-enquiry through to connection, registration, testing, compliance and commercial operations.
What sets EPEC apart is that everything is delivered in-house: power system modelling, EPC construction, SCADA, commissioning and compliance testing, all under one roof and one point of accountability.
The Role
We are looking for two HV Substation Technicians to join our Projects Field Services team in South Brisbane.
You will be part of the field team delivering EPEC's HV grid connection projects, working closely with our design, SCADA and construction groups.
Responsibilities
Assemble and integrate substation primary equipment, delivering technical compliance and risk analysis components efficiently and within scope
Apply the trade competencies suited to the work location when constructing and maintaining equipment in HV substations
Perform high and low voltage switching as required
Review primary and secondary electrical designs for HV substation projects




Complete on-site risk assessments and put control measures in place in line with your skill and training
Investigate plant outages, coordinate corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement plans
Assist project managers and field services supervisors to plan and organise defect rectification so schedules and client requirements are met
Support the Field Services team with construction, testing and fault determination and analysis
Meet all WHS, environmental and legal obligations in line with EPEC standard work instructions
About You
Queensland Electrical Licence as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Current C class driver's licence
Construction White Card
Willingness to travel extensively within Queensland and nationally, work outside normal business hours, join a standby roster and work reasonable overtime when required
Knowledge of primary plant, metering and control systems, plus the testing techniques used in the electricity supply industry
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
The ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, manuals, service instructions and data sheets
An understanding of the safety requirements for HV substations and plant commissioning
A cooperative approach to planning and controlling work and a willingness to learn new things and be challenged
Desirable
Nationally accredited HV Switching Certificate
High Risk Work Licence for a boom-type elevating work platform (over 11 m)
High Risk Work Licence for a forklift truck
Why Join EPEC Group?
You will see HV grid connection projects through from build to energisation, with design, SCADA and construction capability in-house and working alongside you.
What we offer
Work on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
Collaborate with high-performing teams and industry experts
Enjoy a culture that values growth, innovation, and collaboration
Opportunities for leadership, development, and career progression
Frequent team and social events
In office barista (Brisbane office)
Professional memberships
Access to EAP and novated leasing
Flexible working to support work/life balance
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📌 Hv Substation Technician (Brisbane)
🏢 EPEC Group
📍 Brisbane