Electrical Technician
Job Summary
We are Unique
Join our organisation and experience a culture that fosters camaraderie and personal growth serving and connecting the regional communities of NSW and southern QLD. Enjoy work-life balance and training and development opportunities across a diverse range of career pathways.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to join our Operations People and Safety Team based from Dorrigo.
As an Electrical Technician you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of technical works encompassing the maintenance construction inspection and operation of equipment related to energy transmission and distribution systems.
About You
As an experienced Electrical Technician you bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. Your background includes:
Application of Electrical Technician trade skills in the energy Transmission and Distribution environment.
Extensive experience in selecting testing fault finding repair and maintenance of Electrical infrastructure.
Proficiency in High and Low Voltage switching and permit issuance.
A commitment to audits and safety processes ensuring compliance with business requirements.
Implementation of enterprise WHS and Environmental procedures.
Adherence to business and industry standards contributing to the role of an Electrical Technician.
Your skills extend beyond technical expertise:
Effective problem-solving during unplanned events.
The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Basic computer proficiency relevant to the role.
Strong interpersonal skills enabling professional communication with stakeholders and customers.
Required Qualifications
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (plus Qualified Supervisors Certificate) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
Drivers Licence
Qualified Supervisors Certificate
WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory industry and business required licences authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus JB HI FI Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits please visit theemployee benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as aWORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contact Nathan Burley Operations Supervisor on
Applications closeon Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 11:55pm
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