HV Protection Technician: Commissioning & Fault Finding

Ampcontrol; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Purchased leave

Private health care discount

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking an HV Protection Technician to support high voltage testing, commissioning, protection and maintenance across mining, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will test and fault-find HV protection systems and electrical infrastructure to keep critical assets operating safely and reliably.

This role suits an experienced electrical tradesperson looking to develop expertise in HV protection and power systems, working on diverse projects with industry-leading technology and

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification present.
• Current Electrical Licence.
• Experience with HV testing and protection systems.
• Knowledge of protection relays, switchgear, transformers and power distribution equipment.
• Experience in mining, industrial, utilities or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, service and maintain HV and LV electrical systems.
• Test, calibrate and fault-find protection relays.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and protection faults.
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Prepare technical reports and test documentation.
• Build strong customer relationships through quality service delivery.
• Ensure safety standards and industry regulations are followed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical trade

Electrical licence

HV testing

Protection systems

Switchgear

Mining experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking an HV Protection Technician to support high voltage testing, commissioning, protection and maintenance across mining, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will test and fault-find HV protection systems and electrical infrastructure to keep critical assets operating safely and reliably.

This role suits an experienced electrical tradesperson looking to develop expertise in HV protection and power systems, working on diverse projects with industry-leading technology and