Senior Protection Testing Technician

Ampcontrol; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Private health care discount

Wellbeing programs

Education support

Job summary

Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Protection Testing Technician to deliver protection testing, commissioning and maintenance services across mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

You will install and test HV protection systems, diagnose faults, prepare documentation, and provide technical support while travel to sites across Queensland and interstate.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification required.
• Experience with HV protection systems and infrastructure.
• Experience testing/commissioning/maintaining protection relays and control systems.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and protection drawings.
• HV Switching Operations certification.
• Current LV Rescue and CPR qualifications.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Queensland and interstate.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission HV protection systems and equipment.
• Perform routine testing, maintenance and fault-finding on HV protection relays and control systems.
• Conduct protection relay testing using industry-standard equipment.
• Prepare test plans, risk assessments, reports and commissioning documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve faults within protection systems and infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and team members.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and execution activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through professional service delivery.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with standards and quality requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, processes and technical documentation.

Skills

HV protection systems

Protection relay testing

Fault finding

Schematics interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Site travel

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree

Tools

Omicron protection testing equipment

Doble protection testing equipment

Job description

Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Brisbane and play a critical role in delivering protection testing, commissioning and maintenance services across Australia's mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

As a Senior Protection Testing Technician, you'll work on a diverse range of projects involving HV protection relays, substation assets, electrical infrastructure upgrades, commissioning activities and preventative maintenance programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Protection Technician looking to further develop their technical expertise while working on complex and high-profile projects across multiple industries.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Protection Testing Technician, you'll be responsible for:

• Installing, testing and commissioning HV protection systems and associated equipment
• Performing routine testing, maintenance and fault-finding on HV protection relays and control systems
• Conducting protection relay testing using industry-standard testing equipment
• Preparing test plans, risk assessments, reports and commissioning documentation
• Diagnosing and resolving faults within protection systems and electrical infrastructure
• Providing technical support and guidance to customers and team members
• Assisting with project planning, coordination and execution activities
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through professional service delivery
• Ensuring all testing and commissioning activities comply with relevant standards, procedures and quality requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, processes and technical documentation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Demonstrated experience working with HV protection systems and associated infrastructure
• Experience testing, commissioning and maintaining protection relays and control systems
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and protection drawings
• High Voltage Switching Operations certification
• Current LV Rescue and CPR qualifications
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to travel to customer sites across Queensland and interstate as required

Highly regarded:

• Experience using Omicron and/or Doble protection testing equipment
• Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree
• Experience within mining, utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors
• Project management experience or qualifications
• Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights and MR Licence qualifications

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support

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