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Job no: 133-25 Category: Trade & Services WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? High earning potential with lots of over timeTechnical training within a structured training pathway and defined skills development matrixDiverse long term career advancement opportunities within and innovative global organisationGenerous allowances and time flexibility to accrue additional days offCompany vehicle including personal useTailored relocation package – if requiredPersonalised salary packages availableFlexible work arrangementsPurchased leaveHealth & Wellbeing programs and discountsPersonal career and educational development opportunities

Role The role is for an experienced Protection and Testing Technician with a keen interest for advanced learning and skills development. You will be working within our field service teams, under instructions from senior technicians, on a range interesting high voltage projects locally and throughout Australia. Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Industrial, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Commercial and Mining sectorsCombination of maintenance, commissioning, fault finding and upgrade activitiesPrimary testing of instrument transformers (CT’s and VT’s), circuit breakers, switchboards and other complex high voltage systemsPrimary injection differential balancing transformers, feeders, generators, motorsSecondary injection testing of all protection system types including generator protection, motor protection, transformer and cable differential, current and voltage protection, line impedance protectionTraining and exposure to IEC61850 advanced automation protocolIdeally based out of Newcastle NSW, however flexible options for base location may be offered to skilled candidatesWillingness to occasionally step up for the team and work in other disciplines such as general HV maintenance, high voltage testing (transformers, motors, generators) and electrical construction if required during periods of heavy workload for the extended team

Accountabilities Ability to work autonomously on various protection systems in a safe and timely mannerWork and learn under instruction and supervision from senior team members on more complex protection system tasksSafely undertake work to the approved standards of quality, cost and time, ensuring safety always remains your primary focusAssist with the completion of test certificate documentation and other job reporting requirementsComply with company OHS systems and proceduresComply with company business systems and proceduresLiaise and participate in on-site project planning with other relevant stakeholdersWork collaboratively with Engineering and Planning support teams

Skills Knowledge of high voltage systems and/or protection systemsVery good computer literacy skillsSome experience testing relays with Omicron, Doble or other brand Primary and Secondary Test Equipment and associated softwareGood customer liaison, communication and self-management skillsProven capability to work effectively within a team or site work crewDemonstrated ability to investigate and solve technical and practical problemsExperience in reading and interpreting schematic and wiring diagramsDemonstrated cognitive skills in relation to learning and understanding new skills and conceptsProven leadership skills Qualifications Electrical trade qualification (Required)Certificate 4 Electrotechnology (desirable)Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Electrical Engineering (desirable)Advanced curricular learning in electrical or electronics or instrumentation (desirable) Think you know Ampcontrol? You may be surprised.