Senior High Voltage Technician / Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Expert team

Career growth

Diverse projects

Upskilling

Job summary

Powertech is seeking a Field Service Engineer / Senior High Voltage Technician for their Malaga office on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on commissioning, testing, and maintaining HV protections, substations, and power generation systems with travel potential.

Ideal candidates will have strong IEC61850/GOOSE knowledge, leadership experience, and an engineering background with a recognized license. The position offers relocation support and opportunities across Australia/NZ.

Qualifications

• HV electrical licensing or a relevant Engineering degree is preferred.
• Degree recognised by Engineers Australia is required/valued.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in HV
• HV Switching Ticket preferred
• IEC61850 & GOOSE experience desired
• Knowledge of Australian and international standards
• Strong safety culture and stakeholder communication
• Experience using Omicron test equipment for secondary systems

Responsibilities

• Commission, test and maintain HV protections schemes; IEC61850/GOOSE experience is valuable.
• Commission, test and maintain HV substations secondary systems and primary plant.
• Commission, test and maintain HV/LV plant/assets and power generation systems.
• Commission and maintain power transformers; provide technical leadership to technicians.
• Prepare commissioning/testing documentation, protection test plans and final reports.

Skills

HV systems

Field service

IEC61850

Leadership

Documentation

Safety

Education

Electrical license (A Grade)

Engineering degree or diploma in Power Systems

Tools

Omicron test equipment

IED Scout

Job description

Powertech is a trusted leader in high-voltage, low-voltage commissioning and maintenance across Australia and Southeast Asia, driving critical projects in Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Defence Industries since 1998. We foster a strong culture backed by comprehensive training and cutting-edge systems, empowering our expert staff to deliver exceptional results. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer / Senior High Voltage Technician to join Powertech supporting our Malaga office on a Full-Time Permanent Basis. This is a permanent role so applicants either need to live locally or be willing to relocate, if locating to Perth from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand we would be happy to discuss relocation costs. Candidates who can demonstrate a high theoretical and practical knowledge with a wide range of HV primary plant and especially secondary systems are required. This role also has the potential for national and international travel on a project by project basis.

Why Join Us

• Relocation Support - We'll help you settle into Perth, from anywhere in Australia or NZ.
• Flexibility - Work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
• Expert Team - Join a crew that values innovation and collaboration.
• Career Growth - Advance your skills on high-impact projects.
• Diverse Work - Projects across mining, renewables, defence, rail, and more.
• Upskilling - Learn, grow & advance your career.

About The Role

• Commissioning, testing and maintaining HV Protections systems / schemes, experience with IEC61850 / GOOSE communications is highly desirable
• Commissioning, testing and maintaining HV Substations secondary systems and primary plant
• Commissioning, testing and maintaining various HV/LV Plant/Assets.
• Commissioning, testing and maintaining Power Generation Systems.
• Commissioning, testing and maintaining Power Transformers.
• Provide technical support and training to technicians.
• Provide leadership and supervision to technicians.
• Competent in preparation of commissioning/testing documentation, protection test plans and create detailed technical reports on completion of works.

About You

• Preferable "A Grade" (Fitter and Mechanic) Electrical Workers License or Engineering Degree / Diploma in Power Systems would be highly regarded.
• Degree must be Engineers Australia recognised.
• Minimum 10 years' experience.
• HV Switching Ticket preferred.
• Experience with IEC61850 and GOOSE messaging through IED Scout viewed favourably.
• Knowledge of appropriate Australian and International Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Proven ability meeting project quality, schedule and budget requirements.
• Ability to promote a high standard of safety, professionalism and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in using the Omicron suite of equipment for secondary system testing.
• Power Station experience viewed favourably.

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