Field High Voltage Technician—Mining & Utilities

Ampcontrol; Hexham; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Salary packaging options

Purchased leave for greater work-life

Discount programs including Sydney & C

Job summary

Ampcontrol in Hexham, NSW, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join our Field Service team. This hands-on role supports mining, utilities and infrastructure sectors by delivering maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault-finding on critical electrical assets at various sites.

You will work on HV/LV equipment, protection systems, transformers and switchgear, with a strong safety focus and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical licence valid in NSW.
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology completed.
• Current driver’s licence and HV switching qualification.
• Height safety and LVR/CPR certification.
• Experience with HV protection, transformers and earthing.
• Demonstrated HV maintenance and testing experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and troubleshooting of HV equipment.
• Test and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing.
• Inspect HV/LV metering devices in switchyards/substations and report findings.
• Prepare detailed testing and service reports.
• Advise customers on product and service requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and process development.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work across sites including surface and underground mining operations.

Skills

Electrical Licence (State)

Driver's Licence

HV Switching Operations

Work Safely at Heights

LVR/CPR Certification

HV Maintenance Experience

Protection Systems

Mining/Heavy Industrial Experience

Transformer/ Switchgear / Earthing

Safety & Quality Focus

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Diploma or Advanced Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ampcontrol in Hexham, NSW, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join our Field Service team. This hands-on role supports mining, utilities and infrastructure sectors by delivering maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault-finding on critical electrical assets at various sites.

You will work on HV/LV equipment, protection systems, transformers and switchgear, with a strong safety focus and a commitment to quality.