Test Bay Technician – Power Transformers

Tyree Group; Wingecarribee Shire Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Above award pay

EAP counselling

Weekday schedule

RDO days off

Career development

Job summary

Tyree Group in the Southern Highlands invites applications for a hands-on Test Bay Technician. You will prepare transformers and test equipment, perform type, routine and special tests, and ensure results meet approved plans and standards.

You will read electrical drawings, set up testing gear, and work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to maintain safety, accuracy and timely testing across shifts.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised electrical trade qualification or relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience with power transformers, high-voltage equipment, or electrical testing.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and follow detailed test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare power transformers and test equipment for type, routine, and special testing.
• Complete test connections in accordance with approved test plans and drawings.
• Conduct transformer testing: winding resistance, voltage ratio, insulation resistance, capacitance and power factor/tan delta, no-load and load loss.
• Set up test instruments, temporary leads, earthing systems, barriers and exclusion zones.
• Record test results accurately and assist with the preparation of test reports.
• Identify abnormal results and support investigation of test failures.
• Inspect, maintain and verify test equipment is serviceable and calibrated.
• Read schematics and transformer drawings; coordinate with Production and Engineering.
• Maintain a clean, safe Test Bay and follow high-voltage safety rules.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Power transformers

High-voltage equipment

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Fault finding

Computer literacy

Team communication

Education

Australian-recognised electrical trade qualification

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

• High growth Australian owned Company
• Southern Highlands Location
• Full-time opportunities on Day Shift

Tyree Transformers design and manufacture Distribution and Power Transformers. Our transformers and substations are widely used wherever electricity is generated, stored, transmitted, distributed and applied. Tyree continues to grow rapidly as our products are key components of the energy transition in renewable power generation and battery storage, EV fast charging and electrification.

We are committed to keeping talent local and aim to create and foster opportunities for all our employees. We have generations of families across our teams and employees who have been with us for over 30 years and are proud to be the second largest employer in the Southern Highlands.

We are seeking a capable and safety-focused Test Bay Technician to join our Power Transformer Test Bay team.

This is a hands-on technical role responsible for preparing, testing, and verifying power transformers before they are released to customers. You will work closely with Test Engineer, Engineering and Production teams to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, to a high level of quality and in accordance with approved ITP’s, procedures, relevant standards, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare power transformers and test equipment for type, routine, and special testing.
• Complete test connections in accordance with approved test plans and drawings.
• Conduct or assist with transformer testing, including but not limited to:
  • Winding resistance
  • Voltage ratio and vector group
  • Insulation resistance
  • Capacitance and power factor/tan delta
  • No-load and load loss
  • Applied and induced voltage
• Set up test instruments, temporary leads, earthing systems, barriers, and exclusion zones.
• Record test results accurately and assist with the preparation of test reports.
• Identify abnormal results and support the investigation of test failures.
• Inspect, maintain, and verify test equipment is serviceable and within calibration.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, transformer drawings, and test documentation.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Assist with co-ordination to ensure timely testing requirements between all production work centres as required.
• Maintain a clean, controlled, and safe Test Bay.
• Follow all high-voltage access, and safe-working requirements.

About you

You will be a team player, methodical, safety-conscious, and comfortable working with complex electrical equipment. You will take pride in accurate work and understand the importance of following approved test methods without taking shortcuts.

Ideally, you will have:

• An Australian-recognised electrical trade qualification or relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience working with power transformers, high-voltage equipment, or electrical testing.
• A sound understanding of electrical safety, isolation, earthing, and test-area controls.
• The ability to read electrical drawings and follow detailed test procedures.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to produce accurate test records.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production and Quality teams.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Experience with transformer test systems, partial-discharge measurement, high-voltage testing, or impulse testing will be highly regarded. Training can be provided to the right person with a strong electrical background and the right attitude.

Your Rewards

• On-the-job mentoring and coaching to further develop your skills
• Above award hourly rates and benefits
• Free EAP/Counselling Services available to all employees
• Monday -Friday with a short day on Friday and overtime available during busy periods.
• 12 additional paid days off per year from our RDO Scheme.
• Real and achievable career development available for driven and motivated candidates

Tyree encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.