Substation Electrician

CitiPower and Powercor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchased leave

15 weeks gender neutral parental leave

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Career development and planning

Job summary

CitiPower and Powercor is seeking experienced Substation Electricians to join our Burnley depot teams. The role focuses on frontline tasks for maintenance, installation and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure within substations.

We value safe work practices and timely service execution, with relocation assistance offered for the right candidate. Australian working rights are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of High Voltage 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.
• Use current data transfer systems as set out by CPAL and external clients for collecting/receiving field-based information.
• Commitment to promoting a safe working environment and work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, fault find and repair primary and secondary station equipment (transformers, switchgear, control panels, protection equipment, batteries) and perform basic testing.
• Conduct electrical asset testing, interpret results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and apply repairs in substation environments.
• Familiarity with testing equipment (megger, micrometer, voltmeter) and specialised gear (sequence timers, profilers, ratiometers).
• Carry out metal fabrication and earth grid bonding using oxy/LPG cutting, brazing and welding, exothermic welding.

Skills

HV distribution

Maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical testing

Wiring & cabling

Metal fabrication

Plant operation

Education

Certificate III in ESI – Electro Technology Electrician

Tools

Job description

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our distribution and transmission network. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

Due to ongoing growth and investment in our network, we have multiple opportunities available for experienced Substation Electricians (also known as Power System Workers – Electrical Fitters internally) to join our teams in our Burnley depot.

These positions form part of a specialised, field-based technical team responsible for delivering electrical services in alignment with defined performance standards. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency, safe work practices, and timely service execution through effective planning and assessment.

The role centres on the frontline execution of tasks related to the maintenance, installation, and enhancement of electrical plant infrastructure, including assets within Zone and Distribution Substations. It plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and reliable electricity supply, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and optimising the use of skills and resources.

We may be open to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate, however we’re not able to provide sponsorship for these roles at this stage, so holding full working rights in Australia is mandatory for these roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repairs and basic testing of primary and secondary station equipment such as transformers, switchgear and control panel wiring, protection equipment, associated batteries and chargers.
• Conduct electrical asset testing, interpreted results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and apply repairs on equipment in substation environment.
• Be familiar with test equipment such as megger, micro-meter and voltmeter and other specialised testing equipment such as sequence timers, profilers and ratiometers on cables and primary equipment is also required.
• Carry out general metal fabrication and earth grid bonding using oxy/LPG cutting, brazing and welding and exothermic welding processes.
• Undertake testing and treatment of oil in substations’ equipment.
• Undertake installation, maintenance and modifications to electrical wiring and equipment within buildings to appropriate Australian standards and regulations.
• Operate plant such as crane and task trucks, EPV, forklift, motor vehicle (car, LR & HR), hydraulic crimper, power presses and guillotines, portable generators, pumps and any other plant that may be introduced into the Substations group in their construction and maintenance work
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company safe working practices and procedures, WHS legislation, industry codes, specifications and standards.

What you’ll need from day one

• Working knowledge of High Voltage electricity distribution network assets.
• A detailed practical knowledge of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance techniques.
• A proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and the ability to be able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Use current data transfer systems as set out by CPAL and external clients for collecting/receiving field-based information.
• A commitment to the promotion of a safe working environment and work procedures.

To progress, please attach the following documents during the application process:

Certificate of completion of Certificate III in ESI – Electro Technology Electrician (UEE30811) or Australian equivalent qualification.

Energy Safe Victoria Electrician’s License – A Class.

Statement of Attainment for Competency Standard Units.

Current Refresher Training records.

Construction Induction Card.

Any High Risk Licences. (optional)

Heavy/Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence. (optional)

Switching authority. (optional)

Preferred candidates must successfully pass the following pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process: medical examination (hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination), drug and alcohol testing, fitness to work assessment, reference checks, evidence of working rights and police check.

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidy, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts.

• purchased leave
• 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave
• health and wellbeing subsidy
• career development and planning opportunities
• exclusive discounts

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.