Job Description
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Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
About The Role
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Senior Electrical Technician, to join our Distribution Specialist Services team based anywhere in Dubbo, NSW.
The Zone SubstationSenior Electrical Technician is responsible for construction and maintenance of Zone Substations, inspecting, testing, and reporting the nature and condition of network asset and the installation commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment.
Key responsibilities
Construction and Maintenance of Zone Substations
Installation, commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment
Carrying out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage Engineering Services
Inspecting, testing, and reporting nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards
Accessing and using computerised systems to operate remote equipment
Be available and participate in stand by and after hours duties
Operating plant and equipment associated with Zone Substations in a safe manner
Carry out SCADA and RF Communications work in the field
About You
You will be an experienced Zone Substation Electrician able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role. You will have experience in complying with and promoting Occupational Health and Safety values, environmental needs, quality needs and in the practice of the technical aspects of the Zone Substation Senior Technician role. This position will involve travel, willingness to work away.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Diploma in ESI - Power System with preferred electives in Protection and Testing or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
Driver's licence
WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
Qualified Supervisors Certificate
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
High level computer skills
SCADA and RF Communications experience
Sound communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate electronically in writing and liaise with stakeholders and customers in an amicable manner.
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women .
An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on… it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please call Gavin Bell Zone Substation Field Manager - Distribution Specialist Services on
Applications close at 11:55 pm on 24 February 2026
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.