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About the role

We are currently recruiting for a High Voltage Tester Tools and Equipment Technician to join our team, the role can be based in any major depot location within the Northern Essential Energy footprint. This position will require travel and overnight stays.

You will be responsible for the specialist inspection, testing and assessment of tools and equipment used in the Electrical Supply Network of Essential Energy.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for specialist inspection, testing, and assessment of tools and equipment used on Essential Energy’s network.
• Provide specialist inspection and testing of mobile elevated work platforms used to access Essential Energy’s network.
• Regularly inspect high voltage testing tools and equipment to ensure they meet safety and operational standards.
• Perform calibration of testing instruments and troubleshoot equipment issues to conduct timely repairs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to team members on the proper use and care of testing tools and equipment.
• Work closely with operations teams to support high voltage testing projects and initiatives.

About you

As a High Voltage Tester Tools and Equipment Technician you will be able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role.

You will also possess:

• The ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to communicate and work amicably with internal and external customers and all relevant stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Drivers Licence
• Certificate III qualification relating to the Electricity Supply industry ESI or Qualified Supervisors Certificate (Electrical)
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert

Required Qualifications

• Certificate IV in ESI — Power Systems Substation or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.

Desired Skills

• First Aid
• Elevated Work Platform
• Traffic Control
• Crane borer
• Dogman
• Forklift
• Chemical awareness, handling, and storage
• Manual Handling
• Environmental Awareness
• Switching knowledge
• Sub Station entry Authorisation knowledge

Why Essential Energy

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivotal role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contact Martin Brazel on 0477 428 599

Applications close 2/06/2026 11:55PM AEST.

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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 careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.