Zone Substation Electrical Technician

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Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia Essential Energy Full time

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician, to join our Transmission team.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician, to join our Transmission team.

The Zone Substation Electrical Technician is responsible for construction and maintenance of Zone Substations, inspecting, testing, and reporting the nature and condition of network asset and the installation commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment.

This role has a preferred location of Queanbeyan; however, locations of Jindabyne, Goulburn and Cooma will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Construction and Maintenance of Zone Substations
Installation, commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation and distribution equipment
Carrying out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage Engineering Services
Inspecting, testing, and reporting nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards
Accessing and using computerised systems to operate remote equipment
Operating plant and equipment associated with Zone Substations in a safe manner

About You

As a Zone Substation Electrical Technician, you will be able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role. You will be capable of undertaking the coordination/management of construction and maintenance of Zone Substations and the installation, commissioning, and testing of Zone Substation equipment. This position will involve travel, willingness to work away.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Current NSW Electricians Licence (Supervisors Certificate)
Driver's licence
WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
Diploma in ESI Power Systems with preferred electives in Testing Systems (desirable)
High voltage, transmission or power systems experience (desirable)
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Basic skills in computer operations
Sound communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate electronically in writing and liaise with stakeholders and customers in an amicable manner.
Willingness to travel and work away from home

Why Essential Energy

As an Essential Energy team member, you'll enjoy such benefits as;

16.5% Superannuation
Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
Access to join the Fitness Passport Program
Regular overtime and travel paid at penalty rates
Regular LAHA paid at ATO rates, home on weekends
Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and other tools of the trade
Paid parental leave for eligible team members
Opportunities to complete additional training

For information on our employee benefits (such as overtime and penalty rates, tools and relocation assistance) please visitour 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 all 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. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.

For further information please contact Wayne Douch, Zone Substation Field Manager on 0417 696 605.

Applications close on Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees

At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesUtilities

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