Overview
Progress Electrical Pty Ltd – Bibra Lake WA
Modern switchboards require precise engineering integration of protection devices, programmable logic interfaces, power monitoring systems, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Dedicated technical oversight is required to ensure accuracy, safety, and performance reliability.
The Electrical Technician reports to the Workshop Supervisor / Senior Leading Hand – Electrical Fitter and Project Managers. The Electrical Technician plays a critical role in testing, verification, documentation, and quality assurance prior to dispatch, and provides technical support across the design, assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of switchboards and associated electrical systems.
This position operates within an engineering and manufacturing environment and supports workshop and project teams through technical expertise and coordination.
Responsibilities
* Conduct functional testing, inspection, and verification of electrical equipment and systems.
* Assist with commissioning activities for switchboards and control systems.
* Perform preventative maintenance and technical diagnostics on electrical installations and equipment.
* Identify faults and assist with technical troubleshooting and rectification activities.
* Assist with installation and integration of switchboards, control equipment, and associated components.
* Support the fitting and assembly of electrical and mechanical components relevant to heavy current equipment.
* Assist with installation of meters, relays, protection devices, instruments, and control systems.
* Contribute to wiring and component integration activities in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
* Support project delivery through preparation of technical documentation, reports, and test records.
* Assist with cost estimation activities and materials planning.
* Provide technical input to ensure projects meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements.
* Liaise with supervisors and project managers regarding schedules, testing outcomes, and technical issues.
* Ensure all work is performed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.
* Verify compliance of installations through inspection and testing processes.
* Maintain accurate records of testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop and project environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ability to read and interpret electrical specifications, wiring and circuit diagrams, and building plans.
* Workable knowledge of computer systems.
* Relevant apprenticeship or relevant work experience.
Personal Skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Good communications skills
* Good maths and science
* Attention to detail
* Able to follow instruction
* Able to work unsupervised
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Fit and Healthy
About Company
The Progress Group are a leader within the switchboard industry. Providing proven quality, verified, inhouse Australian design switchboards with knowledge and experience that has been trusted over the last 20 years of operation. With our workshop facilities in Tasmania and Western Australia providing CNC inhouse fabrication of our verified compliant system to AS61439. We have branched out to the Western Australian market with our proven capability using new technically innovative processes and will continue to cement quality inhouse design alongside our current supply partners. Our trusted model and design will continue to improve to find new, more efficient way to bring the product on time and on budget to our valued clients.
This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.
Work Type: Full time
Salary: $85000-95000
Job Publish: 27-02-2026
Job Expire: 29-03-2026
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