Field Test Protection Technicians

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

We have multiple Brisbane, Gladstone & Townsville based roles

As a Field Test Protection Technician you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible

As a field based role you will have the opportunity to work throughout Queensland testing, commissioning and maintaining our substation infrastructure

What we offer:

• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
• Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation
• Generous Relocation packages for families to any part of Greater Brisbane, Gladstone OR Townsville
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.
• Opportunities to travel across the state of Queensland working in different locations throughout the year

The community you will join:

As a Field Test Protection Technician based in Brisbane, Gladstone or Townsville, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, working on exciting projects with cutting edge technology. Within the Secondary Systems team, your role will involve working throughout the state of Queensland, operating, maintaining and upgrading our transmission network. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of cutting edge protection systems and primary plant infrastructure in a high voltage substation environment. The role involves installing, testing, commissioning and fault finding complex electrical, logical and HV systems.

Your expertise:

Essential:

• An Electrical Trade Certificate with a QLD electrical licence or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement
• An Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• A current ‘C' Class drivers licence
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyse and fault find on complex electrical circuitry and schemes
• Demonstrated high quality communication skills in a technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and work procedures

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of Protection and Metering systems testing in a field environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of High voltage primary plant, and high voltage Protection and Metering systems
• High voltage switching experience

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 11th April 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you'll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at ***********@powerlink.com.au.