Senior High Voltage Technician

PHE High Voltage is expanding, and we're in search of a highly skilled and committed Senior High Voltage Technician to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity.

In the role of Senior High Voltage Technician, you will report directly to the General Manager of High Voltage, playing a pivotal role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding the safety and reliability of our clients' operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

Key responsibilities include:

• Install, inspect, and maintain high voltage electrical equipment and systems. 
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in high voltage systems and components. 
• Perform regular preventive maintenance to prevent system failures. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement high voltage system upgrades and modifications. 
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to industry standards for high voltage work. 
• Document all work performed, including maintenance reports and equipment logs. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in high voltage systems. 

ABOUT YOU: 

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

Experience:

• Proven track record in working with high voltage electrical systems.
• Experience or keen interest in high voltage electrical testing, including but not limited to:
• HV cable fault locating and testing, including VLF and tan delta.
• Partial discharge testing.
• Transformer testing.
• Switchgear maintenance and testing.
• Thermography surveys.
• Protection relay testing.
• Earth testing.
• Strong familiarity with safety procedures and regulations pertaining to high voltage work.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and adaptability to work in various environmental conditions.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work away from home as required by the company.

Credentials:

• Australian Trade Certification / AQF Cert Level 3 Electro Tech.
• Electrical License.
• High Voltage Switching Cert (desirable but not essential)
• 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: 

• Snowy Hydro - 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 
• Snowy Hydro 2.0 
• Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Surface and Cadia East Underground Expansion Projects 
• Oz Minerals – Carrapateena Stage 1 Surface and UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project 
• Newcrest Mining – Cadia East UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project 
• Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Operations Small Projects Works 

Head to the following link for more information on the projects we have worked on - www.phe.net.au

WHAT WE OFFER: 

We offer our employees a safe, efficient, and rewarding work environment that promotes personal and professional growth. 

We believe in encouraging people to be the best they can be through a: 

• A great team culture. 
• A commitment to safety. 
• An opportunity to pursue your career goals. 
• Regular weekday and weekend overtime available. 
• Rosters that balance regular overtime and time at home. 

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.