Transformer Technician

Powertech; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Christchurch is seeking a Transformer Technician with extensive experience in servicing and maintaining power transformers. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, knowledge of transformer components, and the ability to fault find and repair transformers. This position offers a full-time opportunity with potential relocation to Perth, Australia.

Benefits

Equal opportunity workplace

Diversity support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with power transformers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Achieve deliverables outlined in the transformer services business plan.
• Perform work and provide technical support for HV Power Transformers.
• Ensure client requirements are met and expectations exceeded.

Skills

Transformer servicing

Fault finding

Technical report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Introduction:

Powertech is an electrical engineering services provider delivering HV/LV & E&I testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance services to clients in mining, oil and gas, utilities, renewable energy, and defence sectors across Australasia. We value professional excellence, integrity, co-creation, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

Due to steady company growth, we have a requirement for a Transformer Technician to join our Malaga office in Perth on a Full-Time basis.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in transformer servicing, refurbishment, installation, fault finding, analysis, and technical report writing, including rectification works on small to large HV distribution transformers.

We are currently accepting applications from South Africa. Point of hire will be Perth, Western Australia, and candidates must be willing to relocate if outside Western Australia.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Achieve the deliverables outlined in the 'transformer services' business plan.
• Perform work and provide technical support for HV Power Transformers.
• Ensure client requirements are met and expectations exceeded.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Powertech clients.
• Execute all assigned projects professionally from start to finish.
• Work in remote areas within the state, offshore, and interstate as required.

Experience, skills, and qualifications:

• An electrical trade qualification (current fitter/mechanic electrical license) is preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience with power transformers.
• Perform power transformer oil filtration and circulation.
• Experience in rectification and refurbishment of power transformers.
• Installation and assembly of new power transformers, including onsite support.
• Conduct site inspections and provide consultancy for maintenance, rectification, or refurbishment.
• Familiarity with transformer components and accessories, such as tap changer systems/operation.
• Ability to fault find, diagnose, and repair transformers, including oil diagnosis.
• Extensive knowledge of transformer service requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Truck license is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform transformer electrical testing is preferred but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and work with a well-established team of industry professionals.

Powertech is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

If you have the necessary skills and experience, please APPLY to this advertisement today.