Trainee Tester

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Zinfra Full time

About Us
Zinfra partners with companies across the utility and infrastructure sectors to deliver maintenance, operations, engineering, and construction services.

For our partners our work is crucial to maintaining the safety and reliability of their electricity and gas transmission and distribution assets.


About the role
Kickstart your career with us at Zinfra


We are seeking a motivated Trainee Tester to undertake an Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems over a four-year program which will enable you to obtain industry skills and knowledge under the supervision of qualified and experienced professionals, while also attending TAFE to complete your certification.

This traineeship will be based across depot locations mainly across the south-east of Melbourne. Travel between depots will be required throughout your traineeship.


During the program, you will be a valued member of our team and will experience a variety of work environments within the electricity supply industry which will enhance your skills and career development opportunities.


Key responsibilities include

  • Compile and produce energy sector detailed reports
  • Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • Solve problems in Direct Current (DC) machines
  • Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
  • Commission and maintain energy / revenue metering schemes
  • Commission and maintain network protection and control systems
  • Conduct evaluation of network protection and control system faults
  • Develop secondary protection and control scheme isolation and restoration documents
  • Commission and maintain complex energy / revenue metering schemes

About You


This is an exciting time for our industry and we would love to be able to share this journey with someone who is committed and eager to learn.

When you complete the program successfully, you will have completed all competencies for an Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems.

To be considered for this role you will have:

  • Strong mathematical and problem solving / analytical skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn about and adapt to new equipment that we are regularly introducing into the business
  • A good positive attitude and a willingness to work as a team will no doubt see you succeed in your new role

Why you should come and work for us


Our people are our greatest strength and inspiration so having various flexible working options, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits are key foundational elements on which we have built our success.

We are passionate about what we do and we are proud of who we are.

Safety is the cornerstone of our organisation and respect for community and country is the keystone that locks in place our Group Values.


Diversity/Inclusion


When you join Zinfra, you become part of our diverse, inclusive and passionate team, where you can be your committed self.


Recruitment Process


During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.


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