* Full time – Permanent role based in Metro SA on a high profile project
* Flexible & supportive team environment with attractive salary on offer
* Growing ASX listed Multidiscipline Engineering business
Make a real impact
At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers to achieve their energy transition objectives.
With over 500 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering and operations across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.
We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong, people‐focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.
We are problem solvers
It's rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative, technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients.
Verbrec is one of the largest Engineering and EPC consultancy companies in South Australia. Our current and projected Work in Hand for 2026 and beyond has created the opportunities for a HV Maintenance and Project Electrician in the HV sector.
The role is based at Edinburgh RAAF Base with other project site locations. We actively promote ongoing technical development of our personnel including HV switching, HV test equipment, and other relevant HV Industry training sessions.
Our Maintenance and Construction teams deliver projects in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Our team are well known for delivering innovative, safe and industry leading projects. We are market leaders for turnkey projects in the following industries: Defence, materials handling, water infrastructure, mining and Hydrocarbons. As such we offer diverse and challenging opportunities for employees to further their career ambitions.
About You
You must have a SA 'A' Grade Electrical Licence and experience within the High Voltage maintenance sector. HV Cable terminations up to 11kV, HV Cable testing, HV Cable Pulling/installation. Your work experiences will reflect a Heavy Industrial, High Voltage and/or Mining background across maintenance, project, construction and commissioning works. Ideally, you will also have current certification/training in:
* Current and valid HV Switching ticket with a minimum 5+ years experience
* Sound knowledge of Australian electrical standards and HV safety procedures
* HV Cable terminations
* HV Cable testing
* Protection relay config and testing
* Currently hold or ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance
* Currently hold or ability to obtain a police clearance check
* Working at Heights,
* LVR and CPR Certificate,
* First Aid Training,
* High Risk Work Licence,
* White Card
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking experienced E&I Commissioning Technicians to join our team to lead the testing, commissioning, and energisation of HV assets, ensuring safety, reliability, and quality.
Testing & Commissioning: Conduct HV testing and commissioning of substations, switchgear, transformers, protection systems and power generation systems. This will entail HV primary and secondary system testing in a substation environment. Knowledge of HV/LV Transformer Testing (i.e. Tan Delta/Turns Ratio/SFRA/Dirana/Voltage Ratio/Winding Resistance, Oil Sampling)
* Switching Operations: Construct Switching Programs, perform isolation and switching operations on 11kV high‐voltage systems.
* Troubleshooting: Identify faults, perform repairs, and provide technical solutions.
* Safety & Compliance: Uphold and execute site safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and risk assessments.
* Reporting: Document test results and prepare detailed reports for project managers.
* Required Qualifications & Skills:
* Commitment to safety and ability to work in a collaborative, fast‐paced environment.
* Carry out JSEAs etc. prior to commencing any new works to identify hazards and implement the necessary controls.
* Liaise with Defence representatives, Base Services Contractors, engineers, and project teams.
* Assist with outage planning and shutdown coordination.
* Supervise contractors where required to ensure safety and compliance
* Support commissioning and energisation of new and upgraded infrastructure.
If you are an Electrician with a passion for delivering engineering excellence and want a to work in a collaborative team environment with varied clients and projects, apply today.
Visit us at https://verbrec.com/join-our-team/ to learn about employee benefits, learning & development opportunities, our projects and other perks we offer to our employees at Verbrec.
7 April 2026Adelaide South Australia, AustraliaFull TimeTrades & ServicesElectricians
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