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Senior hv protection engineer & substation automation lead

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Posted: 27 March
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Explore Jobs, Salaries & Companies2026-02-02Browse jobs by category and location, compare salaries across industries and cities, and discover top employers — all from new dedicated landing pages.### Specialist Electrical Engineer/HV Technician/HV Cable Jointer/Splicer/Terminator##### Platinum Completions PTY LTD t/a Techcorp Services**Platinum Completions Pty Ltd t/a Techcorp Services****Specialist Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO: 233311 – Electrical Engineer)**Full-time / Permanent$100,000 – $110,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)**Duties and Responsibilities:**1. Lead advanced protection testing and commissioning activities across high voltage transmission and distribution substations2. Perform secondary injection testing on ABB, Siemens, Micom, GE and SEL protection relays using Omicron CMC, Megger SMRT, Freja and DV Power testing systems3. Conduct primary injection testing of power transformers, CTs, VTs and circuit breakers4. Commission and validate protection and control schemes in accordance with single-line diagrams, protection logic, IEC standards and project technical specifications5. Configure bay-level IEDs and protection devices including IEC 61850 engineering and communications integration6. Establish IED-to-server communications, simulate and verify GOOSE and MMS messaging, and validate SCADA, SOE, fault recorder and annunciation point lists7. Develop, implement and verify switchgear interlocking schemes and operational sequences8. Identify and rectify design discrepancies, protection coordination issues and technical non-conformances9. Provide specialist advisory support during project design, construction and energisation phases10. Assist in technical evaluation of protection schemes, automation systems and HV equipment11. Deliver structured technical training and masterclasses to engineers and HV technicians on protection testing, substation automation and commissioning methodologies12. Develop ITPs, ITRs, commissioning procedures and detailed technical reports upon completion of works13. Frequent travel to project sites within Western Australia, interstate and occasional international travel as required14. Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and client service delivery**Qualification and Experience:**1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent AQF Bachelor degree qualification2. Registered Electrical Engineer (or eligible for registration)3. Formal training and certifications in protection relay testing, Omicron testing systems, DV Power testing, protection coordination (IEEE standards), IEC 61850 engineering and related HV testing platforms4. Minimum five years of highly relevant industry experience in high voltage protection testing, commissioning and substation automation engineering5. Demonstrated experience interpreting complex electrical schematics, logic diagrams and protection coordination studies6. Proven experience in fault finding, analytical diagnostics and mentoring of junior engineering personnel**HV Technician (ANZSCO: 312312 – Electrical Engineering Technician)**Full-time / Permanent$78,000 – $85,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)**Duties and Responsibilities:**1. Work under the supervision and direction of an Electrical Engineer2. Carry out high voltage maintenance, testing and commissioning activities3. Test various protection relays including Sepam, VAMP, Siemens, SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Reyrolle and GEC electromechanical relays4. Perform testing of protection systems including generator protection, transformer protection and cable protection schemes5. Demonstrate understanding and practical testing experience in Differential and Distance Protection schemes6. Utilise test equipment and software such as Omicron and DIGSI7. Conduct high voltage testing of transformers, motors, circuit breakers and cables8. Undertake substation maintenance activities9. Assist in the preparation of Technical Test Plans, ITPs and Punch Lists and prepare detailed technical reports upon completion of works10. Support arc flash modelling and assessment, high voltage single line diagram updates and HV submissions (advantageous)11. Travel frequently to project sites within Western Australia, Northern Territory and occasional international locations12. Maintain a strong commitment to exceptional client and customer service**Qualification and Experience:**1. Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two years of relevant experience2. At least three years of highly relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above3. Applicants holding formal qualifications must demonstrate at least one year of relevant industry experience**HV Cable Jointer / Splicer / Terminator (ANZSCO: 342212 – Technical Cable Jointer)**Full-time / Permanent$76,000 – $80,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)**Duties and Responsibilities:**1. Perform high voltage cable jointing, splicing and terminations2. Complete in-line joints to required technical and safety standards3. Demonstrate experience working with Raychem and Nexans cable systems4. Carry out cable preparation, insulation, sealing and termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications5. Conduct VLF and IR testing where required (desirable but not essential)6. Work with paper lead cable systems (desirable but not essential)7. Ensure compliance with safety standards and project technical requirements**Qualification and Experience:**1. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)2. At least three years of highly relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above3. Applicants holding formal qualifications must demonstrate at least one year of relevant industry experience#### About Platinum Completions PTY LTD t/a Techcorp Services*home\_pin*Malaga, WA, Australia*apartment*Consulting & StrategyThis company does not have any further information provided at this time. We encourage you to research the company by searching for them to learn more about their culture and values before applying for the role.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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