Electrical Fitter

Trades & Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight with paid RDO

Company vehicle

VESI training provided

Visa sponsorship for permanent PR

Income protection & severance via PROT

Job summary

Resource Services Group X is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join our Melbourne-based team. You will work on live and de-energised distribution assets, installing, maintaining and repairing equipment across metropolitan Melbourne and western Victoria.

You’ll be part of a crew focused on safety and delivering reliable power to homes and businesses. You’ll hold a Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician with ESI Worker Card and Network Operator Induction, with HV/LV fitting experience

Qualifications

• Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) with valid ESI Worker Card and Network Operator Induction.
• Experience in substation and distribution electrical fitting work.
• Familiar with energised apparatus under ESI safety rules.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and replace distribution substation equipment.
• Carry out LV/HV fitting work and terminations.
• Undertake earthing, bonding and testing per standards.
• Work with energised equipment under safety rules and permit requirements.
• Contribute to safety culture and complete accurate records.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Substation & distribution fitting

ESI safety rules familiarity

Education

Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820)

ESI Worker Card

Network Operator Induction

Job description

Who We Are
Resource Services Group X is a leading provider of innovative, integrated ME&I solutions. RSGx provide integrated Mechanical and Electrical solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our mission is to partner with our clients to ensure their projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
The opportunity
We are delivering electrical fitting work on Victoria’s distribution network across metropolitan Melbourne and western Victoria. With a strong pipeline of work secured through to 2029, we’re looking for experienced fitters who want long-term stability, great conditions and the opportunity to build a career within a growing business.
As an Electrical Fitter, you will work on live and de-energised distribution assets to keep power flowing to homes and businesses. The work is varied and hands-on, and you’ll be part of a crew that takes pride in doing things safely and properly the first time.
Your scope and duties will typically include:

• Installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing distribution substation equipment, including pole-mounted and pad-mount transformers, switchgear, ring main units, reclosers and protection equipment
• Carrying out low voltage and high voltage fitting work, including cable installation, terminations, joints and connections
• Undertaking earthing, bonding and testing in line with network standards
• Working on or near energised apparatus under ESI safety rules, including isolations, earthing and permit requirements
• Responding to planned works and fault conditions, and restoring supply safely and efficiently
• Completing accurate work records, asset data and compliance documentation
• Working as part of a crew, following work packs and method statements, and contributing to a strong safety culture on every job

About you

• Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) with a current ESI Worker Card and Network Operator Induction
• Experience in substation and distribution electrical fitting work
• Experience working on or near energised apparatus under ESI safety rules
• A commitment to safe working practices and a willingness to speak up when something isn’t right
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Bonus: EWP, crane, dogging or rigging licences.

Why RSGx;

• Work that lasts: We have a strong pipeline of work through to 2029.
• Powerline EA conditions: a 9-day fortnight with a paid RDO, and 12% super. Income protection and severance are covered through Protect.
• Rates: Fantastic EA rates under our industry leading Powerline agreement
• Allowances and tools: licence, first aid and leadership allowances, service increments, travel allowances if you’re working away from home, and any additional tools required to complete works. Laptop and IPAD supplied where suitable.
• Vehicle: Company Vehicle supplied for works on specific network services; conditions apply.
• VESI training: if you don’t already hold VESI, we’ll get you onto it. We build our own crews and back them.
• VISA Sponsorship: RSGx offer Permanent Residency and VISA sponsorship for suitable candidates.