Test Technician

Wilson Transformer Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Transformer Company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced tester to perform comprehensive tests on power transformers and ensure they meet reliability and industry standards.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, document results, and support pre-commissioning and performance validation activities, including LTC, protection testing and power factor checks.

Qualifications

• Experience testing transformers with power rating 5MVA–400MVA up to 330kV.
• Safety awareness required.
• Qualified in electrical engineering with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and inspections on power transformers to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Investigate and report test failures.
• Verify methods or procedures for testing (standard method verification or validation).
• Conduct Pre-Commissioning Tests (Turns Ratio, Winding Resistance, HV, Core Grounding & Magnetization).
• Perform Performance Validation (LTC, Protection & Control testing, Power Factor Testing).
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Wilson Transformer Company (WTC) is Australia’s largest manufacturer of power and distribution transformer solutions operating two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Melbourne and regional Victoria and service and support offices across Australia. We offer end-to-end transformer solutions for a range of customers and segments, including a large focus on renewable energy.

Our remarkable endurance of 90+ years in the transformer industry has been achieved through our Built Smart for Life philosophy, a team of experts called The Transformer People, and an unquestionable commitment to deliver high-quality and reliable solutions that meet our customers’ requirements.

The role forms part of our day shift, afternoon shift and night shift.

In this role you will be responsible for a range of tasks including:

• Performing tests and inspections on power transformers to ensure their reliability, efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
• Test failure investigation and reporting
• Ensuring the method or procedure used for testing is verified (for standard method) or validated
• Pre-Commissioning Tests - Turns Ratio Test, Winding Resistance Test, HV Test, Core Grounding & Magnetization Testing
• Performance Validation - LTC, Protection & Control testing, Power Factor Testing
• Reporting & Documentation
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards is maintained
• Collaborate and communicate with engineering teams

You will need proven experience in the following:

• Experience testing transformers with a power rating from 5MVA to 400MVA, and voltage class up to 330KV.
• Safety Awareness.
• Suitable qualifications in electrical engineering with demonstrated experience accordingly.