HV Protection Technician – Mining Projects

POWERTECH PTY LTD; Shire Of East Pilbara; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Powertech is seeking an Electrical Technician with HV and protection experience for a mining project in the Pilbara, WA. The role covers maintenance, commissioning and breakdowns on complex protection and control systems across multiple sites.

Working on a casual ongoing contract, you will join a safety-focused team, operate on 8/6 or 14/14 rosters, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable asset performance. WA A-Grade licence and HV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• WA Electrical Licence (A-Grade) required.
• Mining, resources or heavy industry experience preferred.
• Experience in maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting.
• Proven protection systems, switchyards and primary plant experience.
• Knowledge of Omicron protection equipment advantageous.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Ability to work in remote FIFO environments and shift rosters.
• First Aid and CPR LVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed commissioning and maintenance on complex protection and control systems.
• Maintain HV substation primary plant.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of network assets.
• Develop work instructions, task lists and procedures for HV assets under control of HV & Power.
• Complete shutdowns and handbacks with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with Mine & Town Stakeholders to deliver reliable service.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HV switching

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Education

WA Electrical Licence A-Grade (required)

Tools

Omicron protection equipment

SAP experience

Job description

Powertech is seeking an Electrical Technician with HV and protection experience for a mining project in the Pilbara, WA. The role covers maintenance, commissioning and breakdowns on complex protection and control systems across multiple sites.

Working on a casual ongoing contract, you will join a safety-focused team, operate on 8/6 or 14/14 rosters, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable asset performance. WA A-Grade licence and HV experience are essential.