Senior High Voltage Protection Technician

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia POWERTECH PTY LTD Full time
Senior High Voltage Protection Technician

Posted: 11/08/2025

Closing Date: 11/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Mining,Oil & Gas

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.

Job Description

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

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior High Voltage Protection Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Powertech Full time

    Senior High Voltage Protection Technician1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout PowertechPowertech 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...

  • Senior High Voltage Protection Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Powertech Full time

    Senior High Voltage Protection Technician 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants About PowertechPowertech 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...

  • Senior High Voltage Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Powertech Full time

    Senior High Voltage Technician / Field Service Engineer Join to apply for the Senior High Voltage Technician / Field Service Engineer role at Powertech About Powertech Powertech is a leading electrical engineering and technical services company delivering EPC, HV testing and commissioning, E&I, operations and maintenance services to Oil & Gas,...

  • Senior High Voltage Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Powertech Full time

    Senior High Voltage Technician / Field Service EngineerJoin to apply for the Senior High Voltage Technician / Field Service Engineer role at PowertechAbout PowertechPowertech is a leading electrical engineering and technical services company delivering EPC, HV testing and commissioning, E&I, operations and maintenance services to Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewable...

  • High Voltage Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Santos Ltd Full time

    OverviewJoin to apply for the High Voltage Technician role at Santos Ltd.Don't come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. As an ASX 20 global energy company, we're committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. We work...

  • High Voltage Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Santos Ltd Full time

    OverviewJoin to apply for the High Voltage Technician role at Santos Ltd.Don't come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. As an ASX 20 global energy company, we're committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. We work...

  • High Voltage Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Verified Energy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company DescriptionVerified Energy is a Queensland-based company that provides expert knowledge and specialized services to clients locally, interstate, and overseas. They offer a diverse range of Power System Services, including Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, and Electrical Contracting Services in the Low, Medium, and High Voltage sectors.Role...

  • High Voltage Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia PHE Full time

    The High Voltage (HV) Operator is responsible for the safe operation, switching, and isolation of high voltage electrical systems. This role supports commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities across substations, switchboards, and associated HV assets. The HV Operator ensures compliance with regulatory and site-specific safety requirements while...

  • High Voltage Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia PHE Pty Ltd Full time

    OverviewThe High Voltage (HV) Operator is responsible for the safe operation, switching, and isolation of high voltage electrical systems. This role supports commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities across substations, switchboards, and associated HV assets. The HV Operator ensures compliance with regulatory and site-specific safety requirements...

  • High Voltage Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia PHE Full time

    The High Voltage (HV) Operator is responsible for the safe operation, switching, and isolation of high voltage electrical systems. This role supports commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities across substations, switchboards, and associated HV assets. The HV Operator ensures compliance with regulatory and site-specific safety requirements while...