Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician

Description

As a Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician, you will play a key role in the construction, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of Zone Substations and associated equipment. This position involves interrogating and analysing systems, operating remote equipment, performing switching operations, and preparing detailed reports on network assets. You will also contribute to business strategies, planning, budgeting, and policy development while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. This role will be based at Port Macquarie.

• Construct, install, commission, test, and maintain Zone Substations and associated equipment.
• Analyse system data, operate remote equipment, perform switching operations, and prepare detailed network asset reports.
• Contribute to business strategy, planning, budgeting, and policy development while ensuring safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Maintain all required regulatory, industry, and business licences and authorisations.
• Promote and comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

You are a proactive and safety‑focused professional with a strong technical background in electrical systems. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills, and are committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders sets you apart.

You bring practical experience in substation operations and maintenance, along with strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems. You are confident in using computerised systems for remote operations and possess sound interpersonal skills. Your commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and quality processes is evident in your work.

Required qualifications include a current driver’s licence, Qualified Supervisors Certificate, General Construction Induction Training (White Card), and an Advanced Diploma in ESI Power System with preferred electives in Testing Systems or equivalent experience. You must be able to maintain all regulatory, industry, and business‑required licences and authorisations.

Desired experience includes practical application of electrical qualifications in a similar role, experience promoting and complying with safety, environmental and quality standards, familiarity with technical aspects of Senior Substation Technical Officer roles, and additional certifications such as First Aid, Elevated Work Platform, Traffic Control, Crane Borer, Dogman, Forklift, and awareness in chemical handling, manual handling, and environmental processes.

• Hold a current driver’s licence and Qualified Supervisors Certificate.
• Complete General Construction Induction Training (White Card).
• Hold an Advanced Diploma in ESI Power System (or equivalent) with preferred electives in Testing Systems.
• Demonstrate practical electrical experience in substation operations and maintenance.
• Possess additional certifications such as First Aid, Elevated Work Platform, Traffic Control, Crane Borer, Dogman, Forklift, and awareness of chemical/manual handling.

Benefits

• Access competitive remuneration and benefits through partnerships with Qantas, Optus, nib, and Mildura Health Fund.
• Benefit from health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
• Join an inclusive, culturally diverse workplace that supports adjustments for people with disability.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance