Trades Assistant

Ampcontrol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Private health care discount

Wellbeing programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team is seeking a motivated Trades Assistant to support maintenance, testing and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure across Queensland. The role offers hands-on work, travel to customer sites, and a pathway to develop a long-term career in electrical services.

You will assist with transformer inspections, oil sampling, testing activities and project delivery, while applying safe work practices and contributing to a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Field service experience in industrial, utility, mining or oil & gas environments preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.
• HR Truck Licence and other licences are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians and electricians with field service and project work.
• Conduct visual condition assessments of transformers.
• Collect transformer oil samples for testing and analysis.
• Assist with transformer testing and maintenance activities.
• Prepare, organise and deliver materials for jobs.
• Maintain tools and work areas to high standards.
• Complete job documentation and reports.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Support site isolations and safe work practices.
• Travel to customer sites across Queensland as required.

Skills

Field service experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Driver's Licence

Tools

HR Truck Licence

Elevated Work Platform WP

First Aid Certificate

Low Voltage Rescue & Release LVR

Confined Space Entry

Job description

Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Gladstone and play a hands-on role supporting the maintenance, testing and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure across Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Trades Assistant looking to gain exposure to high voltage equipment, work alongside experienced technicians and electricians, and build a long-term career in the electrical services industry.

Working across workshop and field environments, you'll assist with transformer inspections, oil sampling, testing activities and project delivery while travelling to customer sites throughout the region. Every day brings variety, practical hands-on work and the opportunity to contribute to the safe operation of essential power assets.

What You Will Do

• Support technicians and electricians with the delivery of field service and project work
• Conduct visual condition assessments of transformers
• Collect transformer oil samples for testing and analysis
• Assist with transformer testing and maintenance activities
• Prepare, organise and deliver materials required for jobs
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
• Complete job documentation and reports
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Support site isolations and safe work practices
• Travel to customer sites across the region and throughout Queensland as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a safety-focused individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in supporting a high-performing team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in a field service, industrial, utility, mining, manufacturing or oil & gas environment
• Current Driver's Licence
• White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work away from home when required
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The following licences and certifications will be highly regarded:

• HR Truck Licence
• Elevated Work Platform (WP)
• First Aid Certificate
• Low Voltage Rescue & Release (LVR)
• Confined Space Entry

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:

• Working hours that support work-life balance
• 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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