About Powertech

Powertech is a trusted leader in high-voltage services across Australia and Southeast Asia, driving critical projects in mining, energy, infrastructure, and defence since 1998. We foster a strong culture backed by comprehensive training and cutting-edge systems, empowering our expert engineers and technicians to deliver exceptional results.

Due to continued growth, we’re hiring a Senior High Voltage Protection Technician in our Brisbane office. Want to elevate your career in a fast-paced, high-impact team? Join Powertech.

Why Join Us?

· Relocation Support – We’ll help you settle into Brisbane, from anywhere in Australia or NZ.

· Flexibility – Work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

· Expert Team – Join a crew that values innovation and collaboration.

· Career Growth – Advance your skills on high-impact projects.

· Diverse Work – Projects across mining, renewables, defence, rail, and more.

About The Role:

• Commissioning, testing and maintaining:
• HV Protections systems / schemes, experience with IEC61850 / GOOSE communications
• HV Substations secondary systems and primary plant
• HV/LV Plant/Assets
• Power Generation Systems
• Power Transformers.
• Provide leadership, supervision, technical support and training to technicians.
• Preparation of commissioning/testing documentation, protection test plans and create detailed technical reports on completion of works.

About You:

• Must hold "A Grade" (Fitter and Mechanic) Electrical Workers License.
• Engineering Degree or Diploma in Power Systems would be highly regarded.
• Minimum 10 years' experience.
• HV Switching Ticket preferred.
• Experience with IEC61850 and GOOSE messaging through IED Scout viewed favourably.
• Knowledge of appropriate Australian and International Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Proven ability meeting project quality, schedule and budget requirements.
• Ability to promote a high standard of safety, professionalism and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in using the Omicron suite of equipment for secondary system testing.
• Power Station experience viewed favourably.

Ready to join the team?

Upload your resume and let’s get started.

Powertech: 27 years strong in Australia.

Discover more at powertech.com.au

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.