Electrical Test Technician - Switchboards & Panels

Invenio; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenio in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect and test switchboards, switch rooms and other electrical products to ensure safety, fit for purpose and compliance with Australian Standards.

This hands-on role requires reading and interpreting electrical drawings, conducting tests, and working with workshop and project teams to meet quality targets while maintaining safety. An electrical trade qualification will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience testing switchboards, switch rooms, electrical panels or similar equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 61439.
• Understanding of electrical testing procedures and safe isolation practices.
• Experience working within an electrical manufacturing, switchboard, industrial or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical equipment, switchboards and electrical products.
• Conduct testing in accordance with the requirements of each product.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ensure products comply with relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 61439.
• Verify that equipment and components are suitable and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with the workshop to ensure products meet quality and project timeframes.
• Collaborate with drafting, project management, estimating and other internal teams.
• Assist customers, colleagues, suppliers and contractors with product testing where required.
• Identify and report technical issues, non-conformances, safety concerns and potential hazards.
• Ensure testing is conducted safely, including appropriate isolation, test-for-dead and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to workshop staff.
• Maintain accurate communication regarding project and testing status.
• Follow relevant safety procedures, quality systems and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading electrical drawings

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical trade qualification/licence

Job description

Invenio in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect and test switchboards, switch rooms and other electrical products to ensure safety, fit for purpose and compliance with Australian Standards.

This hands-on role requires reading and interpreting electrical drawings, conducting tests, and working with workshop and project teams to meet quality targets while maintaining safety. An electrical trade qualification will be highly regarded.