Electrical Substations Technician (Developing and Senior)

• Exciting opportunity to join a reputable company with a collaborative culture

• Competitive salary and great company benefits (includes 15.5% superannuation)

• Based in Canberra or Yass

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a variety of grades of Substations Technicians to either perform or lead tasks related to the installation, commissioning and maintenance of substation assets.

We are looking for goal oriented, committed and agile people who have experience as an electrician or who has an understanding of high voltage network assets.

As a developing Substation Technician, you will undertake a comprehensive training program while gathering practical and technical expertise in substation electrical work including fault finding, repairs, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of assets withing Transgrid’s Substations and deliver all elements of these tasks as required to meet customer expectations.

As a Senior Substations Technicians, you will be responsible for providing leadership capabilities with overall responsibility for completion of the work, compliance with safety and environmental requirements, data quality and reporting. You will require an advanced level of practical and technical expertise and be a subject matter expert, providing mentoring and training to substation technicians and apprentices.

Skills and Experience

What we expect from you as a developing Substations Technician:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent Electrical Trades Course Certificate
• A current Australian Driver’s License
• Experience in the maintenance, construction and commissioning of high voltage substation assets
• An understanding of Primary and Substation Secondary Systems
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment
• An understanding of diagnostic testing techniques for substation apparatus
• Currently authorised or be willing and capable to obtain authorisation for High Voltage Switching
• Prepared to work away from home for nominated periods of time
• Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willing to engage in external work opportunities on non TransGrid assets and locations
• Willing to be included in a ‘on call’ roster to provide afterhours standby services and respond to system incidents

Supporting Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity and experience with “Wiring Rules” and other Australian Standards
• NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence

What we expect from you as a Senior Substation Technicians:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent Electrical Trades Course Certificate
• A current Australian Driver’s License
• Extensive experience in the maintenance, construction and commissioning of high voltage substation assets
• Extensive electrical trade experience
• Extensive knowledge of Substations plant and associated systems
• Well-developed understanding of Primary and Substation Secondary Systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment
• Able to work away from home for extended periods of time
• Advanced understanding of HV Substation diagnostic testing techniques
• Competent in the use of IT Systems, Microsoft Office Applications and Enterprise Resource Planning Software
• Understanding of the installation, maintenance and commissioning requirements associated with Transgrid’s substation infrastructure
• Willing to be included in a ‘on call’ roster to provide afterhours standby services and respond to system incidents
• Expertise in fault finding including the interpretation of schematic diagrams

Supporting Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity and experience with “Wiring Rules” and other Australian Standards
• NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence
• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

A career at Transgrid includes:

• A friendly and open team-oriented culture
• An exciting and rewarding place to work
• On the job training and supportive transition into the role
• Protective clothing and tools required for the job
• Provision of PC, mobile phone and motor vehicle for business purposes
• 15.5% Superannuation
• 9-day fortnight
• A flexible workplace and leave provisions to encourage a healthy work/life balance
• 20 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption)
• 2 weeks Other Parent Leave
• Annual picnic day (additional day off)18 days’ annual and personal leave (sick / carer’s leave)
• Moving leave
• Emergency/disaster leave
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles (subject to ATO requirements)
• Employee Support Networks including, Energise (supporting women at Transgrid), Rise (employees who identify as LGBTQIA+) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees)

Who we are

At the heart of the National Electricity Market, our high voltage transmission network connects more than 3.5 million homes and businesses across New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to deliver safe and reliable electricity.

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.

Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Sunday 18th June 2023

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.