Rockhampton | Strong 14.75% super | Competitive salary | Opportunities for overtime | Ongoing training | Regular EBA increases | Support and guidance | Cultural & Diversity leave
Energy Queensland and our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail, and Yurika are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero. We have multiple permanent opportunities for High Voltage Field Test Technicians located at Rockhampton.
Why choose to work for us? Strong 14.75% superannuation with a superannuation fund of your choice. More spending money with annual leave loading. Additional leave for health and wellbeing. Opportunities to enhance your skills with access to training and leadership programs. Healthy work-life balance on a 72hr 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you. Secure employment, backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases. Support your cultural needs with cultural diversity leave options. Comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security. A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program. Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. A Safety-First culture; the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority. Reward and recognition with an internal program. Additional allowances for experienced technical and power workers, ensuring continuous recognition. Overtime paid at double time. Allowances for working a continuous away roster, including extra leave and allowances for a healthy lifestyle. About your role: As a High Voltage Field Test Technician, you are responsible for performing technical work under limited supervision. Utilising technical principles and practices, including fault diagnosis and co-ordination of activities in the Secondary Systems protection and HV apparatus work area, primarily on transmission and distribution assets.
Responsibilities include: Carry out high and low voltage testing, commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance. On network protection, control, communications, and metering equipment, associated with transmission and distribution related assets. Undertake installation, testing, repair, and commissioning tasks. Limited to complex electrical system components in a transmission and distribution substation environment. Responsible for the provision of a safe work environment through the identification, development, and implementation of risk control measures. About You: Critical to your success in the role is your:
Electrical trade qualification with completion of relevant training and recognised Transmission related experience. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers. Preparedness to travel in and around the North Queensland region to undertake work. Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and available for call-out emergencies. Completion of a pre-employment medical. Desirable: possess relevant AQF6 qualification (Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma) or equivalent qualification or meet all pre-requisites to obtain tertiary qualifications through extensive knowledge and demonstrated understanding and practical application of all technical requirements of Transmission and Distribution electricity networks and their design. Relocation package may apply for the successful candidate.
What matters most to us are our values: We're Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
About us: Ergon Energy Network and Energex are part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our 'poles and wires' businesses, delivering electricity across Queensland.
Ready to apply: If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your motivation for the role. Applications will close at 5.00pm, Sunday 27 October 2024.
For further information, please contact Yolanda Manciagli, Recruitment Advisor. Email:
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
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