Senior HV Protection Technician
- Lead HV protection testing, commissioning and maintenance in field and laboratory environments.
- Investigate complex faults and validate system performance while mentoring technicians and graduates.
- Coordinate site testing and prepare commissioning records and reports.
Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage team in Townsville as a Senior HV Protection Technician. Lead testing, commissioning and maintenance of HV protection systems across mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure projects, solving complex faults and mentoring technicians and graduates.
What You'll Do
- Lead HV protection testing, commissioning and maintenance in field and laboratory environments
- Investigate complex faults, interpret protection drawings and relay settings, and validate system performance
- Coordinate site testing and technical resources, and prepare and review commissioning records and reports
- Mentor technicians and graduates, and provide technical guidance to customers and project teams
- Uphold relevant standards, safe work practices, quality and customer service
About You
- You'll bring an Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology – Electrician) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), plus:
- Substantial hands-on HV protection testing, commissioning and maintenance experience
- Strong fault diagnosis skills and the ability to interpret protection schemes, drawings, relay settings and test results
- Technical leadership, mentoring and clear communication skills, with a commitment to safety and quality
- A current Class C Driver Licence (or ability to obtain) and willingness to travel across Queensland and interstate
Highly Regarded
- Protection test planning and commissioning coordination; experience with SEL, ABB, Schneider, Siemens or GE systems
- Power systems, substation or network experience across mining, utilities or industrial sectors
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, HV Switching certification, or current LV Rescue and CPR
- EWP, Working at Heights, Forklift or MR Licence qualifications
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:
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- 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
Ready to challenge the future?
Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it's like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com
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