
HV Test Technician / Officer
Job Description
Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Hexham and play a critical role in delivering specialised high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance services across Australia's mining, utilities, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Whether you're a trade-qualified High Voltage Testing Technician or an experienced High Voltage Testing Officer with an Advanced Diploma or Engineering qualification, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of generation, transmission and substation assets while contributing to complex and high-profile projects across multiple industries.
Working within a highly skilled team, you'll perform laboratory and field-based testing activities, support commissioning programs, undertake fault-finding and diagnostics, and deliver technical solutions that help customers maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical infrastructure.
What You'll Do
As a High Voltage Testing Officer / Technician, you will be responsible for:
Performing high voltage testing, commissioning and maintenance activities in laboratory and field environments
Conducting testing on generation, transmission and substation assets
Carrying out insulation, withstand, diagnostic and condition assessment testing of HV equipment
Supporting commissioning and energisation activities for electrical infrastructure projects
Undertaking fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations
Preparing test plans, risk assessments, technical reports and commissioning documentation
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, procedures and safe work practices
Liaising with customers, project teams and stakeholders to coordinate testing activities
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and the development of testing procedures
Mentoring and supporting team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician)
- Experience in high voltage testing, commissioning, maintenance or electrical infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of high voltage equipment, systems and safe work practices
- Sound troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Commitment to safety, quality and customer service excellence
- Ability to travel to customer sites across NSW and interstate as required
- Additional qualifications that will be highly regarded
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Degree
- Experience within electricity generation, transmission or distribution environments
- High voltage commissioning and substation testing experience
- Partial discharge testing, DDF testing, resonance testing, GIS testing or cable fault location experience
- Experience using specialised HV testing and diagnostic equipment
- High Voltage Switching Operations certification
- Current LV Rescue and CPR qualifications
- Experience within mining, utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors
- Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights and MR Licence qualifications
- Employee Benefits
At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
Paid parental leave to support your family
Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
Discounted private health care
Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
Education assistance and career development support
Ready to challenge the future?
Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it's like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com
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