High Voltage Technician – Leading Hand (SA)

LAI Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Paid training courses

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Private Health available

Company Car

Fuel card

Job summary

A family-owned electrical services company in Adelaide is seeking a High Voltage Technician - Leading Hand. The role involves supervising HV and LV installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will possess Electrical Trade Qualifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Opportunities for training and professional development are offered, alongside a supportive work environment that values safety and respect for family needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV installations and team supervision.
• Police and DCSI clearances required.
• Current & Full SA Driver's Licence.
• Full SA Driver's Licence and strong safety awareness.
• Advanced computer skills, especially Excel and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HV and LV works and supervise field teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.
• Liaise directly with clients to coordinate works.
• Plan labour, materials, and schedule to meet timeframes.
• Assist with HV testing and commissioning.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Trade Qualifications

Current CPR and LV Rescue certificate

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

High Voltage Technician - Leading Hand

The Position

You’ll lead the delivery of HV and LV works, supervise field teams, and ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising HV and LV installations, upgrades, maintenance repairs and commissioning
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring QA compliance
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality procedures
• Liaise directly with clients to coordinate works, manage expectations, and resolve issues
• Undertake HV Equipment Assembly
• Performing HV cabling installation and terminations
• Support HV Equipment testing and commissioning
• Leading small teams on-site and coordinating project delivery
• Planning labour, materials, and schedule to meet project timeframes
• Perform technical HV/LV works based on client specifications and drawings
• Lead and supervise on-site teams to ensure safe and timely project delivery
• Plan and schedule labour and materials to meet project timeframes
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture on-site
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the development of team capabilities

The Candidate

• Electrical Trade Qualifications
• Current CPR and LV Rescue certificate
• Proven experience in HV installations and team supervision
• Experience in HV installations
• Police and DCSI clearances
• The ability to work well within a team-based environment
• Current & Full SA Driver's Licence
• Advanced computer skills, predominantly in Excel and AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and drawings
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

The successful applicant will preferably have:

• Commitment to safe work practices
• Good attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Have MIG welding experience
• Welder who has experience in fabrication and welding of steel

Schedule

• Full time positions available: Monday – Friday & with overtime.
• Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available.
• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).
• Site uniform, including PPCE.
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
• Corporate Private Health is available.
• Tradesmen allowance.
• Fuel card.
• Available company resources
• Company Car
• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.

Company Business Licence Number: PGE147810