Advanced HVOA Technician

This is a full time opportunity that can be located in Brisbane CBD, Stanwell Power Stations or Tarong Power Station.

Stanwell's Renewable Maintenance Services business unit is at the forefront of Queensland's energy transition. Our vision is to provide unparalleled maintenance services across all renewable energy technologies in Queensland. As part of the Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo), you'll help build technical capability in the renewable sector and contribute to future pathways for our people.

As an Advanced High Voltage Operation Authority (HVOA) Technician, you will play a critical role in establishing and embedding the SAMCo HVOA process across renewable energy sites. You'll ensure all high-voltage operational activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.

Key activities include:

• Lead and implement the SAMCo HVOA process across renewable energy sites
• Develop and maintain site-specific HV operational documentation and protocols
• Administer and support the electronic Permit Administration System (ePAS)
• Train, mentor, and support Switching Officers and Assistants in HV switching practices
• Audit, review, and continuously improve HV operational processes for best practice and compliance
• Foster a strong safety culture and contribute to operational excellence across Stanwell's renewable portfolio.

About you

Licences, Qualifications & Education:

• Electrical Trade Certificate and current Queensland Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence (or recognised equivalent).
• High Voltage Operator (HVO) Switching Officer Certificate.
• White Card - Construction Induction.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Significant expertise in ePAS maintenance and administration.
• Significant experience in high-voltage operational processes within heavy industry or power generation.
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, electrical safety legislation, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review site-specific switching manuals.
• Proven experience in mentoring, training, and developing switching officers.
• Experience auditing HV switching and safety processes.
• Practical knowledge of asset operation, condition assessment, and fault finding across HV electrical equipment.

Capabilities:

• Achievement, Analytical Mindset, Building Relationships, Extending Trust, Flexibility, Implementation, Innovation, Inner Drive,
• Organisation, Resilience, Teamwork.
• Uphold and champion Stanwell's Values and Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay % super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4 day working week
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark - our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland's largest and most reliable electricity generator. We're applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage and firming to deliver Queensland's future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety and wellbeing are delivered.

What's next?

To submit your application, please apply online with yourCV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 14 October 2025

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell's culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it's essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.
We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.