Experienced Switchboard Testing Electrician - Permanent Role

Add Staff, Inc; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Long-term job security

Job summary

Our client seeks an experienced Switchboard Testing Electrician to join the manufacturing team in a permanent, full-time role. You will assemble, test and commission LV switchboards and control panels, ensuring safety, quality and performance across projects.

With a minimum of five years in switchboard testing, you will read schematics, troubleshoot faults, and document testing procedures. The role offers a stable, long-term career with opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current QLD Electrical Fitter Mechanic Licence – essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in switchboard testing and commissioning – essential.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in switchboard assembly, fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Competency using testing equipment including multimeters, HiPot and insulation resistance testers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and test LV switchboards and control panels in accordance with Australian Standards and electrical schematics.
• Install, terminate and connect electrical components, switchgear and control equipment.
• Undertake functional testing, commissioning and verification of switchboards.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and primary and secondary injection testing.
• Configure protection devices, complete testing documentation and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Electrical testing

Education

QLD Electrical Fitter Mechanic Licence

Tools

Multimeters

HiPot tester

Insulation resistance tester

Job description

Our client seeks an experienced Switchboard Testing Electrician to join the manufacturing team in a permanent, full-time role. You will assemble, test and commission LV switchboards and control panels, ensuring safety, quality and performance across projects.

With a minimum of five years in switchboard testing, you will read schematics, troubleshoot faults, and document testing procedures. The role offers a stable, long-term career with opportunities for overtime and professional development.