Lead High Voltage Technician

Competitive salary and benefits.
- Join a national company with 50 years industry experience.
- Great Client List.

PHE High Voltage is expanding, and we're in search of a highly skilled and committed Senior High Voltage Technician to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity.

In the role of Lead High Voltage Technician, you will report directly to the General Manager of High Voltage, playing a pivotal role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding the safety and reliability of our clients' operations.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Key responsibilities include: _
- Lead a team of HV Technicians.
- Install, inspect, and maintain high voltage electrical equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in high voltage systems and components.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance to prevent system failures.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement high voltage system upgrades and modifications.
- Follow safety protocols and adhere to industry standards for high voltage work.
- Document all work performed, including maintenance reports and equipment logs.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in high voltage systems.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

- Experience:_
- Proven track record in working with high voltage electrical systems.
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience or keen interest in high voltage electrical testing, including but not limited to:

- HV cable fault locating and testing, including VLF and tan delta.
- Partial discharge testing.
- Transformer testing.
- Switchgear maintenance and testing.
- Thermography surveys.
- Protection relay testing.
- Earth testing.
- Strong familiarity with safety procedures and regulations pertaining to high voltage work.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical fitness and adaptability to work in various environmental conditions.
- Willingness to travel to job sites and work away from home as required by the company.
- Credentials:_
- Australian Trade Certification / AQF Cert Level 3 Electro Tech.
- Electrical License.
- High Voltage Switching Cert (desirable but not essential)
- Current CPR/LVR (within the last 9 months).
- Current Unrestricted C Class Driver’s License.
- White / Blue Construction Card.

**ABOUT US**:
PHE has 50 years’ history providing safe, rewarding, long-term employment in regional areas. We are highly experienced in industrial electrical and instrumentation installations and operational support services to clients throughout Australia in a range of industries including:

- Hydropower generation
- Remote gas power generations plants
- Pulp and paper manufacturing
- Timber processing industries
- Mining
- High Voltage
- Engineering

Major projects we have been involved in:

- Snowy Hydro - Tumut 3 Power Station Controls & Protection Upgrade
- Murray 1 & 2 Unit Secondary Systems Upgrades
- Tumut 1 & Tumut 2 Power Station Transformer and Line Protection Upgrades
- Tumut 1 Power Station - Full Light and Power Upgrade
- Murray 1 & Tumut 1 Power Station - Safe Earthing Upgrades
- Murray 1 Power Station Technology Upgrade
- Guthega Power Station Controls and Protection Upgrade
- Jindabyne Pumping Station Controls and Protection Upgrade
- Snowy Hydro 2.0
- Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Surface and Cadia East Underground Expansion Projects
- Oz Minerals - Carrapateena Stage 1 Surface and UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project
- Newcrest Mining - Cadia East UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project
- Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Operations Small Projects Works

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
We offer our employees a safe, efficient, and rewarding work environment that promotes personal and professional growth.

We believe in encouraging people to be the best they can be through a:

- A great team culture.
- A commitment to safety.
- An opportunity to pursue your career goals.
- Regular weekday and weekend overtime available.
- Rosters that balance regular overtime and time at home.

**Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia**

PHE conducts pre-employment medical, Drug and Alcohol testing and a National Police Check prior to employment.