High Voltage Service Technician Melbourne

Stowe Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stowe Australia in Melbourne is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Technician with hands-on experience in maintaining, testing and servicing HV equipment for blue-chip clients. The role requires working across brands and strong fault-finding abilities to keep critical infrastructure running.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, carry out high voltage tests, develop switching procedures and ensure compliance with safety standards, risk assessments, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• HV/LV electrical assets experience in industrial or utility settings.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and schematics.
• HV switching procedures and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on HV/LV switchgear and cables.
• Conduct primary/secondary injection tests on equipment and protection relays.
• Develop HV switching procedures and execute safe isolations with permits.
• Prepare service reports, JSAs, SWMS and safety documentation.

Skills

HV switching & diagnostics

Reading schematics & diagrams

Troubleshooting

Education

A-Grade Electrical Trade Qualification

HV Certification

Tools

Thermography equipment

Ultrasonic testing

Job description

One of Australia's largest electrical & communications contractors is looking to engage the services of a High Voltage Electrical Technician with experience in maintaining, testing and servicing of High Voltage equipment.

You will need to demonstrate a strong background in the maintaining and testing of High Voltage equipment dealing largely with a Blue-Chip client base.

You will need to be able to perform your works across several different brands of equipment and have strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventative and Reactive maintenance on HV LV switchgear, transformers, Switchboards, SCADA Systems and cables.


• Testing & Commissioning: Conduct primary/secondary injection, on Switchboards, Transformers, Motors, Generators, Capacitor Banks and protection relay testing.


• Switching Operations: Able to develop HV Switching Procedures and execute safe electrical isolations and high voltage switching and issue relevant permits.


• Compliance & Safety: Follow strict safety rules, complete risk assessments, and write service reports, developing of job specific JSA's, SWMS and Safety documents.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Trade License: A-Grade Electrical Trade Qualification or equivalent.


• HV Certification: High Voltage Switching Operator certificate (current).


• Experience: Hands-on background working with industrial or utility HV/LV electrical assets.


• Skills: Ability to read single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.


• Diagnostics: Thermography, Ultrasonic or any other condition monitoring certifications would be an advantage.

Applicants will only be considered if they have High Voltage experience and has all the necessary clearances and visa requirements to work in Australia.

Remuneration and package will be developed depending on abilities and experience based on current Victorian ETU EBA conditions.