HV Testing Technician – Field Service, Flexible Hours

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

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.