Substations Technician

3 days ago

Newcastle, Australia TransGrid Full time

Join an inclusive, collaborative team and work alongside experienced leaders in a professional and supportive environment
- Permanent positions available in Newcastle
- Work a 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary + 15.5 % super + Allowances + Overtime

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - we operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 110 substations in NSW and the ACT.

**The Opportunity**

As a** Substation Technician** **- Grade 1**, you will perform tasks related to the installation, commissioning and maintenance of substation assets.

You will undertake a comprehensive training program facilitated by TG team which will provide you with practical and technical expertise in substation electrical work including fault finding, repairs, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of assets within Transgrid’s substations.

**About you**
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent Electrical Trades Course Certificate (electrician trade course).
- Flexibility to support on call/ afterhours requests and respond to system incidents (as and when required)
- Familiarity and experience with “Wiring Rules” and other Australian Standards.
- A current Australian Driver’s License.

**Supporting Skills and Qualifications (Desirable)**:

- NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence.
- Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
- An understanding or willingness to understand Substation Secondary Systems.
- An understanding of diagnostic testing techniques for substation apparatus.

**Field based role perks**:

- Relocation available to successful applicants
- Travel allowances and other sustenance allowances where applicable
- All tools of the trade including laptop, phone, PPE and access to pool work vehicles
- Opportunity for overtime

As a Transgrid employee, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to access to corporate discounts on retail, cinema and travel, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program etc.

We have also partnered with HCF to provide our staff discounts on health insurance. In addition, Transgrid also provide regular health and skin screening checks.

**Applications close on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.**

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

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