High Voltage Technician

Ampcontrol; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced High Voltage Field Service Technician to join our Townsville Service team. In this field-based role you will support customers across mining, utilities and infrastructure by delivering maintenance, testing, commissioning and fault-finding services on critical electrical assets.

You will travel to customer sites across Queensland, performing inspections, preparing detailed service reports and providing technical advice.

Qualifications

• Electrical licence valid in the state of employment (Queensland).
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• High Voltage Switching Operations qualification.
• Work Safely at Heights certification.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of high voltage electrical equipment.
• Test and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of HV/LV metering and electrical safety equipment within switchyards and substations.
• Prepare detailed testing, commissioning and service reports.
• Identify customer requirements and provide technical advice on products and services.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support business process development.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Travel to customer sites across Queensland and occasionally interstate as required.

Skills

Electrical licence

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Driver's Licence

High Voltage switching

Height safety

LVR/CPR

HV maintenance/testing

Protection systems experience

Safety & quality focus

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Tools

None

Job description

Join Ampcontrol and help power the future.

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced High Voltage Field Service Technician to join our Townsville Service team. In this hands-on field-based role, you’ll support customers across the mining, utilities, and infrastructure sectors by delivering high-quality maintenance, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding services on critical electrical assets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HV technician looking to work on a diverse range of projects while being part of an innovative and safety-focused organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of high voltage electrical equipment
• Test and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of HV/LV metering and electrical safety equipment within switchyards and substations
• Prepare detailed testing, commissioning and service reports
• Identify customer requirements and provide technical advice on products and services
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support business process development
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Travel to customer sites across Queensland and occasionally interstate as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Electrical Licence valid in the state of employment
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Current Driver's Licence
• High Voltage Switching Operations qualification
• Work Safely at Heights certification
• Current LVR/CPR certification
• Demonstrated experience in HV maintenance and testing environments
• Experience working with protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems
• Strong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects within mining, manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas or heavy industrial environments
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
• Strong reporting and Microsoft Office skills.

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support
• Discount programs including Sydney Tools and Avis Car Hire

Ready to challenge the future?

We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.