Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician role at Essential Energy

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With recent natural disasters, flooding and extensive vegetation clearing, there is a surge of upcoming work in the Taree region. Now is the perfect time to join our team and make a meaningful impact while working in the Taree and Forster region.

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of technical works encompassing the maintenance, construction, inspection and operation of equipment related to energy transmission and distribution systems.

Forster and Taree offer a great lifestyle with beaches, lakes and rivers and opportunities for water-based activities. See NSW Visit information for the Forster and Taree area: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/forster-and-taree-area

• As an experienced Electrical Technician, you bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. Your background includes:
• Application of Electrical Technician trade skills in the energy Transmission and Distribution environment.
• Extensive experience in selecting, testing, fault finding, repair, and maintenance of Electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in High and Low Voltage switching and permit issuance.
• A commitment to audits and safety processes, ensuring compliance with business requirements.
• Implementation of enterprise WHS and Environmental procedures.
• Adherence to business and industry standards, contributing to the role of an Electrical Technician.
  • Your Skills Extend Beyond Technical Expertise
  • Effective problem-solving during unplanned events.
  • The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
  • Basic computer proficiency relevant to the role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, enabling professional communication with stakeholders and customers.
  Required Qualifications
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (plus Qualified Supervisors Certificate) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
  • Driver's Licence
  • Qualified Supervisors Certificate
  • WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
  • Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role
  Why Essential Energy
  

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD. Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important. Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard.

For further information please contact Justin McDean, Senior Operations Supervisor on 0427 912 864.

Applications close on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We actively support adjustments during the recruitment and selection process and during employment. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call 1800 255 777.