About the business

Based in a huge purpose-built High Voltage (HV) facility in Wangara, High Energy Service (HES) is an industry leading, all-encompassing High Voltage and High Energy solutions provider.

We offer quality Services and Solutions for Testing, Maintenance, Compliance, Design, Installation, Commissioning, Engineering, Calibrations and Cable Jointing.

With over 100 Staff we are one of the largest specialists in HV in Australia. We have an extensive portfolio of Premium Clients from across Australia, which will expose you to excellent Career Growth and Experience.

HES pride ourselves on the comprehensive Internal and External Training and Development Programs that we offer to our employees. These Programs help ensure we are consistently developing the next Generation of Industry Professionals.

Due to high growth HES are searching for Electrical Engineers - Power System/High Voltage Testing. The positions would see the successful candidates join the HES ‘Resources’ team, that services the resource sector within the Pilbara and surrounding areas, as well many other mining, oil and gas and infrastructure customers across the whole of WA.

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking motivated and talented Power System/High Voltage Testing Engineers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the development of safe and efficient power systems.

The Power System/High Voltage Testing Engineers will be involved in testing, commissioning, and maintenance of High Voltage assets. They will also be involved in the production of design reports, testing, programming, and electrical design.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:

Provide a High Voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance service

Protection Relay's testing (Siemens, ABB, Alstom, GE & SEL)

Competent in using the following equipment & associated software: OMICRON CMC & CPC100, MEGGER, DOBLE, BAUR

Equipment Interlock logics & GOOSE configuration

Competent in testing and commissioning of IEC61850 functionality of Protection relay.

Determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment

Protection design and grading for new and upgrading facilities

Arc fault surveys and site upgrades / Compliance

Compiling and delivering HV Submissions for upgrades and network design changes

Project upgrades and integration of protection and switchgear into new and existing networks

Developing testing procedure for different high voltage electrical assets such as electric motors, power transformers, cables, switchgear etc

Supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants

You will need to be very flexible with the expectation that you may be asked at short notice to mobilise or de-mobilise from one job to another anywhere across the region.

You may also be asked to work in remote locations on fixed FIFO rotations

Skills and experience

To be considered for this role you will need:

Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline

At least 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience

Good knowledge of power systems and high voltage testing principles

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Commitment to safety and a proactive approach to identifying potential hazards.

Strong analytical and technical skills.

Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Excel Enthusiasm and curiosity to learn and ask questions. Be available to work away on remote mine sites.

Valid Driver's Licence

Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or have the right to work and remain in Australia.

Benefits and perks

We are a dynamic team of professionals who offer a supportive environment, with further personal development encouraged. Your proven enthusiasm and determination to succeed, along with the ability to work as part of a fast paced and challenging environment are highly valued.

We have a long-term sustainable business model that enables us to offer a Full-Time Position with excellent, long- term job security.

We welcome and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Salary range: $100000 - $120000

Closing Date: 15 May 2025

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted