Hv Protection Officer

**Introduction**:
Full-time, permanent
Based in our Wingfield location, with regular travel to site
Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a cleaner energy future
**Description**:
Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)?
As a member of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 300 company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) stands as a leader in high-voltage power solutions. We specialise in the renewable energy sector, excelling in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure, including transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage systems.
With over 650 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future.
The pipeline of work is secured, join us as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Testing Officer to join our team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and functionality of Consolidated Power Projects customers high-voltage electrical assets. This hands-on role involves the testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of secondary system protection relays, control systems, and primary network infrastructure. We offer an environment where you can truly make an impact, develop your skills, and provide preventative maintenance services to some of the most critical and high-profile sites currently in the industry.
**What You’ll Be Doing**:
Provide primary and secondary injection testing and maintenance services on a wide variety of electrical protection and control relays and equipment
Analyse and troubleshoot protection system faults and malfunctions and provide recommended corrective actions.
Knowledge of HV/LV transformer testing, including Tan Delta, Turns Ratio, SFRA, Dirana, Voltage Ratio, Winding Resistance, and Oil Sampling.
Support the completion of documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with project and safety standards.
Assist in the training and development of team members, fostering continuous improvement.
Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols while working with high-voltage equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About You
**You’ll need to bring**:
Proficiency in tools like Omicron CMC356, CPC100, and relay software.
Strong experience in reading and interpreting design documentation, including construction drawings, design reports, schematics, settings reports, and maintenance instructions.
A sound understanding of engineering standards, compliance, and regulations related to secondary systems.
A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
Willingness to travel to various sites but with a great balance of time spent at home.
Strong understanding of protection schemes to create secondary isolation records
Ability to interpret protection relay settings to create test plans using Omicron Test Universe
Why Join Us?
At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us.
**Benefits include**:
Attractive salary package, and opportunities for continual professional growth
Novated Leasing - purchase a new car and make huge savings by reducing your taxable income.
Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program, with everyday savings at over 400 retailers
A free comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, with access to a wealth of resources to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Generous employee referral program of up to $4,000
Professional development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued
The opportunity to join an industry leader who deliver end-to-end services on projects from design to construction for the greater good of our environment
Work on major HV infrastructure and renewable projects that contribute to creating a sustainable future
On site car parking
Outstanding company culture and social environment
**How to Apply**:
CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
Unsolicited CV's will not be accepted by recruitment agencies.