Transmission Technician

Location:Port Hedland OR Karratha, WA | Attractive Regional Allowances Work Type: Full Time | Permanent Make a Real Impact on the Pilbara Grid NetworkWhether you're a proud local or ready for a rewarding regional change, this is your chance to live and work in one of WA's most vibrant and resource rich regions. Based in Port Hedland or Karratha, you'll enjoy a unique lifestyle with access to coastal living, a strong sense of community, and generous regional allowances - while contributing to critical infrastructure that powers the Pilbara.

Join our Operations team as a Transmission Technician and take on a broad range of technical responsibilities across the Pilbara Grid Network - from planning and installation to commissioning, maintenance, and dismantling. Your work will directly support network reliability and service excellence, contributing to both divisional and corporate performance goals. Your Impact:
• Support six-week forward work planning and provide technical input to Asset Services, while coordinating daily operations for efficient, budget conscious outcomes. 

• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment, including protection circuits, to ensure reliable network performance. 

• Undertake testing and commissioning of network apparatus and associated system circuits. 

• Troubleshoot faults, restore system integrity, and carry out switching, commissioning, and maintenance programs. 

• Ensure transmission assets are built, commissioned, and maintained in line with the Transmission Asset Management Plan.

Your Expertise:
• Strong knowledge and experience in transmission network operations, maintenance practices, and field procedures. 

• Practical understanding of electrical protection systems across transmission and distribution networks. 

• Familiarity with project, contract, and maintenance management systems relevant to transmission. 

• Current unrestricted WA Electrical Workers Licence and demonstrated HV Switching experience. 

• Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence in high voltage transmission environments. Ready to Make a Difference?If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to where it matters most, apply now and help shape the future of energy in the Pilbara.Applications close: 24th November 2025Please note: We may close advertising early if we find the right candidate - so don't wait.Please indicate your preferred location in your application.

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more.