High Voltage Field Test Technician

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it’s because of us. At Energy Queensland, we’re making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika – are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As a High Voltage Field Test Technician, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you’re proud of.

Your opportunity

As a High Voltage Field Test Technician, based at either Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Toowoomba or Brisbane you’ll build on your technical principles and practices, including fault diagnosis and co-ordination of activities in the Secondary Systems protection and HV apparatus work area, primarily on transmission and distribution assets to Carry out high and low voltage testing, commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• Undertake installation, testing, repair, and commissioning tasks. Limited to complex electrical system components in a transmission and distribution substation environment.
• Responsible for the provision of a safe work environment through the identification, development, and implementation of risk control measures.

The remuneration for your new role is from $113,000 per annum + Allowances + 14.75% superannuation

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• More time for you: Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster.
• Personalised professional development: Opportunities to invest in technical and business disciplines, exposing your career to current, emerging, and future technologies and best practice.
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Field role perks:
  – Overtime paid at double time
  – Allowances for experienced technical and power workers
  – Allowances for working a continuous away roster including extra leave

What you’ll bring

• Possess an Electrical trade qualification with completion of relevant training and recognised Transmission related experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers.
• Prepared to travel in and around the Central region to undertake work.
• Required to participate in an on-call roster and available for call out emergencies.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

We’d also love you to have:

• At least five years’ experience in electricity supply industry
• A relevant AQF6 qualification (Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma) or equivalent qualification or meet all pre-requisites to obtain tertiary qualifications through extensive knowledge and demonstrated understanding and practical application of all technical requirements of Transmission and Distribution electricity networks and their design. ?

What matters most?

For us, it’s our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.

If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You’ll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you’ll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you. If you’re ready to be part of shaping Queensland’s energy future, apply now with your resume!

Applications close Sunday 8th December @ 5pm.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Need more info?

Contact Yolanda Manciagli, Recruitment Advisor, at yolanda.manciagli@energyq.com.au or Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor, at conor.mitchell@energyq.com.au

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

How to Apply

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