Power Systems Worker (Elec/Elec Fitt)

Powercor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

purchased leave

15 weeks of gender neutral primary Par

health and wellbeing subsidy

career development and planning

exclusive discounts

Job summary

Powercor is hiring multiple Substation Electricians for our Burnley depot in Melbourne. The role covers maintenance, installation and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure, delivering safe, reliable power and high customer satisfaction.

You’ll work frontline on substations, meet performance standards and apply planning and assessment to execute tasks. We value teamwork, deep HV knowledge, and the ability to test, diagnose and repair equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of High Voltage electricity distribution network assets.
• Practical knowledge of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance techniques.
• Proven ability to work in a team and communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Use current data transfer systems for field-based information collection/receiving.
• Commitment to safe working environment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, fault find and repair primary/secondary station equipment like transformers and switchgear.
• Conduct electrical asset testing, interpret results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and apply repairs in substation environments.
• Familiar with test equipment: megger, multimeter, voltmeter; and specialised tools.
• Carry out metal fabrication and earth grid bonding using oxy/LPG processes.
• Test and treat oil in substations’ equipment.
• Install, maintain and modify electrical wiring in buildings per standards.
• Operate plant such as crane, EPV, forklift, vehicles, hydraulic tools and generators.
• Ensure activities follow safe practices, WHS regulations and standards.

Skills

High Voltage knowledge

Metering knowledge

Team player

Data transfer systems

Safe work practices

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

Sequence timers

Job description

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At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our distribution and transmission network. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

Due to ongoing growth and investment in our network, we have multiple opportunities available for experienced Substation Electricians (also known as Power System Workers – Electrical Fitters internally) to join our teams in our Burnley depot.

These positions form part of a specialised, field-based technical team responsible for delivering electrical services in alignment with defined performance standards. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency, safe work practices, and timely service execution through effective planning and assessment.

The role centres on the frontline execution of tasks related to the maintenance, installation, and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure, including assets within Zone and Distribution Substations. It plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and reliable electricity supply, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and optimising the use of skills and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repairs and basic testing of primary and secondary station equipment such as transformers, switchgear and control panel wiring, protection equipment, associated batteries and chargers.
• Conduct electrical asset testing, interpreted results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and apply repairs on equipment in substation environment.
• Be familiar with test equipment such as megger, micro-meter and voltmeter and other specialised testing equipment such as sequence timers, profilers and ratiometers on cables and primary equipment is also required.
• Carry out general metal fabrication and earth grid bonding using oxy/LPG cutting, brazing and welding and exothermic welding processes.
• Undertake testing and treatment of oil in substations’ equipment.
• Undertake installation, maintenance and modifications to electrical wiring and equipment within buildings to appropriate Australian standards and regulations.
• Operate plant such as crane and task trucks, EPV, forklift, motor vehicle (car, LR & HR), hydraulic crimper, power presses and guillotines, portable generators, pumps and any other plant that may be introduced into the Substations group in their construction and maintenance work
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company safe working practices and procedures, WHS legislation, industry codes, specifications and standards.

What you’ll need from day one

• Working knowledge of High Voltage electricity distribution network assets.
• A detailed practical knowledge of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance techniques.
• A proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and the ability to be able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Use current data transfer systems as set out by CPAL and external clients for collecting/receiving field-based information.
• A commitment to the promotion of a safe working environment and work procedures.

Preferred candidates must successfully pass the following pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process: medical examination (hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination), drug and alcohol testing, fitness to work assessment, reference checks, evidence of working rights and police check.

Some of our benefits include

• purchased leave
• 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave
• health and wellbeing subsidy
• career development and planning opportunities
• exclusive discounts

Visit our company website to learn more .

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.