High Voltage Technician – Darwin | Relocation & Growth

POWERTECH PTY LTD; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexibility

Expert team

Career growth

Diverse work

Upskilling

Job summary

Powertech is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join its Darwin office on a full-time permanent basis. This role covers local office work and field-based assignments with national travel to project sites across mining, renewables and utilities.

You will commission and test HV protections, HV plant, power generation systems, and protection relays, plus HV/LV transformer testing in substation environments.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted NT Electrical Fitter and Mechanic Workers License.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• HV Switching Ticket preferred.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards.
• Proven ability meeting project quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Ability to promote a high standard of safety, professionalism, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing HV protections systems.
• Commissioning and testing HV Plant.
• Commissioning and Testing Power Generation Systems.
• Protection Relay Testing.
• HV Primary and secondary system testing in a substation environment.
• Assist in preparation of commissioning/testing documentation, test plans and create detailed technical reports on completion of works.
• Carry out JSHAs prior to commencing any new works to identify hazards and implement the necessary controls.
• Knowledge of HV/LV Transformer Testing (Tan Delta/Turns Ratio/SFRA/Dirana/Voltage Ratio/Winding Resistance, Oil Sampling).

Skills

Safety focus

Effective communication

Project delivery

Education

NT Electrical Fitter & Mechanic License

Tools

HV Switching Ticket

Job description

Powertech is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join its Darwin office on a full-time permanent basis. This role covers local office work and field-based assignments with national travel to project sites across mining, renewables and utilities.

You will commission and test HV protections, HV plant, power generation systems, and protection relays, plus HV/LV transformer testing in substation environments.