Job Category: Electrician, High Voltage, Mining, Oil & Gas, Technician
Powertech is an Electrical Engineering Services provider, delivering HV/LV & E&I engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and engineering services to our clients in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Rail, and Defence sectors across Australia and SE Asia. We are trusted advisors to our mutually beneficial, long-standing, and diverse clients; our strengths are our people.
Consistent company growth has created an opportunity for a Senior High Voltage Technician to join our expanding FIFO team on a permanent full-time basis.
This role is subject to national travel on a project-by-project basis. Applicants either need to live locally or be willing to relocate. Powertech is happy to discuss relocation costs from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.
Candidates who can demonstrate a high theoretical and practical knowledge with a wide range of HV primary plant and especially secondary systems are required.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Commissioning, testing, and maintaining HV Protection systems/schemes.
* Commissioning, testing, and maintaining HV Substations secondary systems and primary plant.
* Commissioning, testing, and maintaining various HV and LV Plant/Assets.
* Commissioning, testing, and maintaining Power Generation Systems (desirable).
* Commissioning, testing, and maintaining Power Transformers.
* Provide technical support and training to technicians.
* Provide leadership and supervision to technicians.
* Competent in preparation of commissioning/testing documentation, protection test plans, and create detailed technical reports on completion of works.
Experience, skills, and qualifications:
* Must hold a QLD Electrical Workers License.
* Advanced Diploma in Engineering (highly regarded).
* Minimum 5 years' HV Technical experience.
* HV Switching Ticket (preferred).
* Experience with IEC61850 and GOOSE messaging through IED Scout (highly regarded).
* Knowledge of appropriate Australian and International Standards and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Proven ability to meet project quality and schedule, while promoting high standards of safety, professionalism, and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven experience in using the Omicron suite of test and measurement equipment.
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If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for the role, please upload an updated resume and cover letter. We would take pleasure in hearing from you.
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