HV Commissioning Technician - Field Electrical Specialist

Beyond Electrical Engineering; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop

Overtime paid

Team events

On-call allowance

Job summary

Beyond Electrical Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an HV Commissioning Technician to deliver high voltage inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning and fault response across projects and client sites. You will work under the Service Team Lead to ensure safety and quality of all HV activities.

This role involves traveling to remote project locations, applying expertise in HV equipment, and delivering reliable outcomes with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HV Switching Ticket / HV Operating Ticket
• Willingness to travel to remote project and client site locations
• Electrical trade qualification and demonstrated experience working safely in high voltage industrial, utility, infrastructure or renewable energy environments.
• 3-5 Years minimum post trade experience in HV inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Sound knowledge of HV equipment, systems and safe work practices, including switching, isolation, access permits and test procedures.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, implement protection settings, test plans, manuals and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment and the preparation of accurate test reports, service records and commissioning documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, assess risk and apply controls in high-risk electrical work.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, ethical decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Performing HV inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning and fault-finding activities on electrical assets and systems.
• Completing works on HV equipment including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, cables, substations and associated control systems.
• Ensuring switching, isolation, access and testing activities are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, network rules, client requirements and authorised procedures.
• Reviewing work methods, test results and site conditions to support sound technical decisions.
• Supporting troubleshooting and fault response activities, including diagnosis, rectification planning and return-to-service recommendations.
• Preparing accurate test reports, service records, commissioning documentation, defect reports and handover information.
• Providing practical technical input into job planning, outage preparation, resource requirements and work sequencing.
• Communicating progress, risks, defects and technical issues clearly to the Service Team Lead, project teams and clients.
• Assist with Development, reviewing and executing HV test plans, including identifying required test activities, equipment, safety controls, acceptance criteria and reporting requirements to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with client specifications and standards.

Skills

HV inspection

HV testing

Commissioning

Fault-finding

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Beyond Electrical Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an HV Commissioning Technician to deliver high voltage inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning and fault response across projects and client sites. You will work under the Service Team Lead to ensure safety and quality of all HV activities.

This role involves traveling to remote project locations, applying expertise in HV equipment, and delivering reliable outcomes with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.