HV Testing Technician

Ampcontrol; Hexham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Purchased leave

Discounted private health care

Wellbeing programs and employee-disoc

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a High Voltage Testing Officer/Technician in Hexham to perform HV testing, commissioning and maintenance across generation, transmission and substation assets. You will work in lab and field environments, support commissioning programs and provide diagnostics and technical solutions.

The role demands an Electrical Trade Qualification and HV testing experience, plus the ability to travel to NSW and interstate sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in high voltage testing, commissioning, maintenance or electrical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of high voltage equipment, systems and safe work practices.
• Sound troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance activities in laboratory and field environments.
• Conduct testing on generation, transmission and substation assets.
• Carry out insulation, withstand, diagnostic and condition assessment testing of HV equipment.
• Support commissioning and energisation activities for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Undertake fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations.
• Prepare test plans, risk assessments, technical reports and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, procedures and safe work practices.
• Liaise with customers, project teams and stakeholders to coordinate testing activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of testing procedures.
• Mentor and support team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service.

Skills

HV testing & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical trade qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician)

Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering/Engineering Degree (advantaged)

Job description

Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Hexham and play a critical role in delivering specialised high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance services across Australia's mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Whether you're a trade-qualified High Voltage Testing Technician or an experienced High Voltage Testing Officer with an Advanced Diploma or Engineering qualification, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of generation, transmission and substation assets while contributing to complex and high-profile projects across multiple industries.

Working within a highly skilled team, you'll perform laboratory and field-based testing activities, support commissioning programs, undertake fault-finding and diagnostics, and deliver technical solutions that help customers maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical infrastructure.

What You'll Do

As a High Voltage Testing Officer / Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Performing high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance activities in laboratory and field environments
• Conducting testing on generation, transmission and substation assets
• Carrying out insulation, withstand, diagnostic and condition assessment testing of HV equipment
• Supporting commissioning and energisation activities for electrical infrastructure projects
• Undertaking fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations
• Preparing test plans, risk assessments, technical reports and commissioning documentation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, procedures and safe work practices
• Liaising with customers, project teams and stakeholders to coordinate testing activities
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of testing procedures
• Mentoring and supporting team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician)
• Experience in high voltage testing, commissioning, maintenance or electrical infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of high voltage equipment, systems and safe work practices
• Sound troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service excellence
• Ability to travel to customer sites across NSW and interstate as required

Additional qualifications that will be highly regarded

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Degree
• Experience within electricity generation, transmission or distribution environments
• High voltage commissioning and substation testing experience
• Experience using specialised HV testing and diagnostic equipment
• High Voltage Switching Operations certification
• Current LV Rescue and CPR qualifications
• Experience within mining, utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors
• Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights and MR Licence qualifications

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support

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