Senior Substation Electrician: Power Systems Specialist

CitiPower and Powercor; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchased leave

15 weeks parental leave (gender‑neural

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Career development and planning

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

CitiPower and Powercor Bendigo depot is seeking an experienced Substation Electrician to join our field-based technical team. The role focuses on the frontline maintenance, installation and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure, ensuring safe practices and timely service delivery.

You will work with high voltage assets, perform testing and repairs, and collaborate with customers and colleagues to uphold reliability and quality of service in our Bendigo community.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of High Voltage electricity distribution network assets.
• Detailed practical knowledge of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance techniques.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member and communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Commitment to safe working environment and work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, fault-find and repair primary and secondary station equipment (transformers, switchgear, control panels).
• Conduct asset testing, interpret results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and apply repairs in substations environment.
• Use test equipment (megger, multimeter, voltmeter) and specialised tools.
• Perform metal fabrication and earth grid bonding as required.
• Test and treat oil in substations equipment.
• Install/modify electrical wiring per Australian standards.
• Operate plant including crane, EPV, forklifts, vehicles and power tools.
• Ensure all activities align with safe working practices and WHS standards.

Skills

High Voltage assets knowledge

Metering and communications testing

Teamwork and communication

Safe work practices

Data transfer systems usage

Job description

CitiPower and Powercor Bendigo depot is seeking an experienced Substation Electrician to join our field-based technical team. The role focuses on the frontline maintenance, installation and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure, ensuring safe practices and timely service delivery.

You will work with high voltage assets, perform testing and repairs, and collaborate with customers and colleagues to uphold reliability and quality of service in our Bendigo community.