Senior High Voltage Field Engineer – Substations & Protection

Powertech; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexibility in work arrangements

Expert team environment

Career growth opportunities

Diverse projects across energy and def

Job summary

Powertech is hiring an experienced Field Service Engineer / Senior High Voltage Technician to support our Malaga office on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires extensive HV testing, commissioning, and maintenance across HV/LV plant.

You will lead technicians, prepare detailed reports, and ensure safety and quality on high-stakes projects. Potential national and international travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' HV experience.
• Engineering degree or Diploma in Power Systems (Engineers Australia recognised).
• A Grade Electrical Workers License.
• HV switching ticket preferred.
• IEC61850 and GOOSE messaging experience.
• Knowledge of Australian and international standards.
• Proven ability to lead, train and supervise technicians.
• Experience in using Omicron equipment for secondary testing.

Responsibilities

• Commission HV protection systems, secondary and primary plant.
• Commission, test and maintain HV substations and power transformers.
• Lead and train technicians; provide technical support.
• Prepare commissioning/test documentation and reports.
• Promote safety, quality, and stakeholder communication.
• Occasional national/international project travel.

Skills

HV testing

IEC61850 GO0SE

Substation experience

Leadership

Documentation

Project delivery

Power systems

Education

Engineering degree / Diploma in Power Systems

A Grade Electrical Workers License

Engineers Australia recognised

Tools

Omicron Suite

IED Scout

Job description

Powertech is hiring an experienced Field Service Engineer / Senior High Voltage Technician to support our Malaga office on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires extensive HV testing, commissioning, and maintenance across HV/LV plant.

You will lead technicians, prepare detailed reports, and ensure safety and quality on high-stakes projects. Potential national and international travel may be involved.