HV Testers & Testing Engineers

RSGx; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VESI training

Visa sponsorship

Company vehicle

9-day fortnight with paid RDO

12% superannuation

Income protection and severance

Job summary

Resource Services Group X (RSGx) is looking for experienced HV Test Technicians and Engineers to join our team across Victoria on mission-critical energy projects. You will perform high‑voltage testing and protection relay work, ensuring safety, quality and compliance on site.

Qualified professionals with HV testing/commissioning experience and HV switching tickets are preferred. We offer opportunities across energy, renewable and utility projects with company support for growth and safety

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry) and HV testing/commissioning on distribution networks.
• Electrical trade qualification and HV switching ticket with proven HV testing/commissioning experience.
• Experience with OEM protection relays.
• HV switching and operations experience.
• Experience with protection relays and switchgear.
• Site-specific HV authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Protection relay and HV cable, transformer, CT/VT testing.
• Primary and secondary injection testing.
• Circuit breaker timing and contact resistance testing.
• Primary Transformer and HV Switchgear Testing.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of completed work.
• Adhering to all company and site-specific safety procedures.

Skills

Proactive

Reliability

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

Electrical trade qualification and HV switching ticket

Tools

Protection relays

HV switchgear systems

Job description

Who We Are

Resource Services Group X is a leading provider of innovative, integrated ME&I solutions. RSGx provide integrated Mechanical and Electrical solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our mission is to partner with our clients to ensure their projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.

Your Opportunity

Due to continued growth and project wins, RSGX is seeking experienced HV Test Technicians (primary & secondary), and Engineers to join our team where you’ll be working on mission critical, energy, renewable, and utility projects across Victoria, and under an ETU EBA.

As a qualified professional, you take pride in delivering high-quality work while maintaining strong safety and compliance standards. This opportunity may see you performing based on your experience and qualifications:

• Protection relay and HV cable, transformer, CT/VT testing
• Primary and secondary injection testing
• Circuit breaker timing and contact resistance testing
• Primary Transformer and HV Switchgear Testing.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Conducting fault finding and problem-solving in HV Protection systems.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of completed work.
• And adhering to all company and site-specific safety procedures.
• Secondary Injection Protection Testing for those with secondary experience.

What We’re Looking For

You’re proactive, reliable, and results-driven, able to work autonomously, solve problems, and deliver as part of a high-performing team. You bring strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry) and HV testing and commissioning experience on distribution networks.
• Electrical trade qualification and HV switching ticket with proven experience in HV testing and commissioning.
• Experience working with various OEM protection relays.
• HV switching and operations experience
• Experience with protection relays and switchgear
• Site-specific HV authorisations

Highly Desirable:

• First aid, LVR and CPR course
• Familiarity with VLF / Hi-Pot cable testing
• Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems
• HV cable termination and jointing experience
• HV test equipment training (equipment training can always be provided).

Why RSGx;

• Work that lasts: We have a strong pipeline of work through to 2029.
• Powerline EA conditions: a 9-day fortnight with a paid RDO, and 12% super. Income protection and severance are covered through Protect.
• Rates: Fantastic EA rates under our industry leading Powerline agreement
• Allowances and tools: licence, first aid and leadership allowances, service increments, travel allowances if you’re working away from home, and any additional tools required to complete works. Laptop and IPAD supplied where suitable.
• Vehicle: Company Vehicle supplied for works on specific network services; conditions apply.
• VESI training: if you don’t already hold VESI, we’ll get you onto it. We build our own crews and back them.
• VISA Sponsorship: RSGx offer Permanent Residency and VISA sponsorship for suitable candidates.

Propel your career forward

Join a high‑performing HV Testing team with opportunities across Victoria’s most significant critical and energy projects.

If you’re ready for a role that offers variety, challenge and genuine career growth with one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies.