Zone Substation Electrical Technician

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About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Zone Substation Electrical Technician based in Orange.

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

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

• Certificate IV in ESI Power Systems Substation or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
• Qualified Supervisors Certificate
• Driver's licence
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Basic skills in computer operations
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate electrically in writing and liaise with stakeholders and customers in an amicable manner
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Experience in the practice of the technical and practical aspects of the Electrical Technician and Technical Officer roles
• Experience in complying with and promoting the Occupational Health and Safety values of Essential Energy's commitment to safety

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the 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 Hugh Davis, Zone Substation Field Manager on

Applications close on Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:55pm.

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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 or call us on