Senior HV Technician

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia PHE Pty Ltd Full time

PHE High Voltage is expanding, and we're in search for more highly skilled and committed Senior High Voltage Technician to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity. We welcome applicants from Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, or those open to relocating.

In the role of Senior High Voltage Technician, you will report directly to the General Manager of High Voltage, this role is integral to our operations, involving the testing, maintenance, and commissioning of secondary systems and various high voltage (HV) equipment.

This role will be predominantly site based and when not on a FIFO roster you’ll be working locally in our Fortitude Valley office.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with FIFO site and project work as required
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Safety conscious and Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Career advancement potential within the company
  • Great team culture

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop relay settings, logic, and schemes to ensure the safety and reliability of power systems.
  • Perform relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for new and existing installations using Omicron CMC356.
  • Collaborate with project teams to provide specialised technical knowledge in power system protection.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry standards and best practices in protection relay engineering.
  • Prepare and maintain technical reports, documentation, and relay settings files.
  • Offer training and mentorship to junior technicians.
  • Manage the commissioning, testing, and maintenance of HV protection systems and schemes (including IEC61850/GOOSE communications), as well as primary plant systems such as power generation systems and power transformers.
  • Lead and supervise technicians, providing technical support and training.
  • Develop commissioning/testing documentation, protection test plans, and detailed technical reports upon project completion.

About You:

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

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in HV technical roles.
  • Expertise in relay coordination software and protective relay settings.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEEE, IEC, AS).
  • Proficient in using the Omicron suite and other secondary and primary test equipment, along with associated software.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Familiarity with IEC61850 and GOOSE messaging through IED Scout is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Credentials:

  • Trade Certification / AQF Cert Level 3 Electro Tech.
  • QLD Electrical (or Fitter and Mechanic) Workers License.
  • An Engineering Degree or Diploma in Power Systems (highly regarded)
  • 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: 

  • 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

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.

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