High-Voltage Substation Electrician for Clean Energy Grid

Acciona; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking experienced Substation Electricians for the Central-West Orana REZ project in Australia. You will work on 330kV and 500kV substations, installing, terminating, testing and commissioning electrical equipment as part of a major renewable energy transmission network.

This 14 days on / 7 days off roster is a remote project position with bus transport from Sydney; candidates outside NSW must arrange their own travel.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Electrical Licence.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• High Risk Work Licence – EWP (over 11 meters).
• Current working at heights (within 2 years).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with cable installation, gland and termination works, protection and control wiring, and electrical testing.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate high-voltage and low-voltage power and control cabling.
• Install and connect primary plant including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs and related equipment.
• Install secondary systems including protection panels and control wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Complete cable glanding, termination, testing and pre-commissioning activities.
• Assist with electrical testing, fault finding and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, project quality requirements and electrical safety legislation.
• Maintain safety, quality workmanship and environmental compliance while collaborating with project teams.

Skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking experienced Substation Electricians for the Central-West Orana REZ project in Australia. You will work on 330kV and 500kV substations, installing, terminating, testing and commissioning electrical equipment as part of a major renewable energy transmission network.

This 14 days on / 7 days off roster is a remote project position with bus transport from Sydney; candidates outside NSW must arrange their own travel.