Senior HV Engineering Technician – Lead, Asset Performance

Western Power; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to four weeks of additional leave

Wellness leave days

Parental leave (22 weeks)

Salary packaging

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Western Power in Perth seeks a Principal Engineering Technician to provide specialist technical advice and leadership across transmission primary plant assets. You will inspect, report, and guide actions on newly installed network assets while coordinating complex HV activities, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes mentoring, standards compliance, and lifecycle readiness, with opportunities to influence asset management and drive improvements across the network.

Qualifications

• Extensive HV network experience with transmission maintenance.
• Certificate III in ESI Distribution or Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Current Electrical Workers Licence and relevant licences.
• Strong knowledge of transmission standards and regulations.
• Ability to mentor and lead technically.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections, prepare reports, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Plan, supervise, and undertake complex activities for installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair of primary plant equipment.
• Evaluate and document test reports for new equipment and support transition into operation.
• Provide expert technical advice across Substation Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Support asset life cycle readiness through documentation, audits, and design changes.

Skills

High-voltage expertise

Technical leadership

Mentoring others

Technical reporting

Education

Certificate III in ESI Distribution

Electrical Trade Certificate

Job description

Western Power in Perth seeks a Principal Engineering Technician to provide specialist technical advice and leadership across transmission primary plant assets. You will inspect, report, and guide actions on newly installed network assets while coordinating complex HV activities, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes mentoring, standards compliance, and lifecycle readiness, with opportunities to influence asset management and drive improvements across the network.