Electrician

Overview

Maintain, construct and commission high‑voltage transmission and distribution assets.

Key Responsibilities

• hv commissioning
• hv switching
• fault finding
• switchgear maintenance
• safety compliance
• team operations

Tasks

In this role, safety and teamwork are paramount. The Electrical Tradesperson is accountable for operating effectively as part of a crew, ensuring that all tasks are carried out to the highest safety and technical standards. Responsibilities may also extend to the maintenance, construction, and commissioning of high-voltage assets within the transmission network, supporting the reliable delivery of energy to customers and communities. The Electrical Tradesperson plays a key role in the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems, working under the leadership and guidance of a Team Leader. -Maintain, construct and commission high voltage primary and secondary assets -Operating HV switching of primary plant -Undertraining maintenance, construction and fault-finding of substation switch gear, transformers, substation protection schemes, relays and associated equipment

Requirements

• high voltage
• ewp licence
• first aid
• white card
• electrical trade
• safety focus

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, precision, and technical expertise and will be a clear communicator and a quick problem-solver, capable of working confidently with high-voltage systems. The role requires work across multiple locations within South Australia and, where necessary, interstate.About you -Working at heights qualification -Current SA Electrical worker registration -High risk EWP and Forklift licences -Current First Aid and CPR qualification -Current construction industry white card -Knowledge and experience in maintaining high voltage primary and secondary assets of transmission and distribution systems. -High Voltage Switching Operator Accreditation (Cat 20 & Cat 2). -Current South Australian Drivers Licence; -Read and interpret drawings -Current SA Electrical Trade Certificate.

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Benefits

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisationWe value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [email protected] part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow -13% superannuation -Paid parental leave -Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year -Leadership and career development opportunities -17.5% leave loading on annual leave -Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme -Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team -72hr / 9day fortnight -Overtime at x2 time + LAFHA applicable when working away

About Sa Power Networks

-Ranks as the fifth-largest electricity distributor in Australia’s National Electricity Market. -Network spans hundreds of substations, over 600,000 iconic Stobie poles, and tens of thousands of kilometres of power lines, serving both metropolitan hubs and remote rural communities. -Undertakes large-scale projects such as substation upgrades, rural network reinforcement, integrating rooftop solar, and EV-ready infrastructure. -Specialises in energy distribution, utility construction, infrastructure maintenance, and pioneering work with renewable integrations. -Operates Enerven, a commercial arm delivering construction, maintenance, and asset management services across energy and telecommunications sectors.

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Security Clearance

-comprehensive pre‑employment screening -medical and police check