Zone Substation Electrical Technician
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Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician to join our team in Tamworth.
Reporting to various leaders across the business the Zone Substation Electrical Technician is responsible for the construction maintenance and commissioning of Zone Substations and associated distribution equipment. The role also includes inspecting and testing network assets performing HV and LV switching operations and operating plant and remote equipment safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct and maintain Zone Substations and associated equipment
- Install commission and test substation and distribution assets
- Perform HV and LV switching operations
- Inspect test and report on network asset condition
- Operate remote equipment via computerised systems
- Participate in standby and after-hours duties
- Operate plant and equipment safely
- Promote and uphold Essential Energys safety environmental and quality standards
- Demonstrate behaviours that support respect equity diversity and inclusion
About You
You will bring hands-on experience in electrical substation work a strong commitment to safety and quality and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Youll be confident using computer systems and communicating with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Mandatory:
- Drivers Licence
- Qualified Supervisors Certificate
- General Construction Induction Training (White Card)
Required:
- Certificate IV in ESI Power Systems Substations or equivalent experience
- Maintenance of all required licences and authorisations
Desirable:
- First Aid EWP Traffic Control Crane Borer Dogman Forklift
- Chemical Handling Manual Handling Environmental Awareness
- Switching and Substation Entry Authorisation knowledge
Experience:
- Experience in electrical technician roles particularly in substations
- Experience promoting safety environmental and quality standards
Skills:
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of 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.
For further information please contact Graham Myers on.
Applications close on Friday 31 October at 11:55pm AEST.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.
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 or call us on.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- NEC
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Renovation
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
