Protection Technician | Multiple Opportunities

You may also be required to participate in on-call and after-hours response as part of your responsibilities.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance and commissioning of protection, automation and control equipment across distribution, zone, and sub-transmission substations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and sustainability of our network and services.

Advanced Technicians will support our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operations. These roles work closely with the BESS Operations and Engineering Manager, performing Level 2 maintenance, technical checks and on-call fault response. You’ll be part of a team setting the technical and safety standards for BESS operations, contributing to the future of energy storage and grid stability.

• Support Ausgrid and PLUS ES as a Protection Technician - multiple opportunities for junior & advanced technicians to power the future of energy safely and sustainably!

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

We’re looking for people who bring energy, curiosity, and pride in their work.

• Cert III Electrotechnology or equivalent trade qualification
• Experience in fault finding and problem solving
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Enjoy collaborating on advanced systems in a dynamic industry
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including PLCs, instrumentation, SCADA, or automation
• Additional qualifications such as Cert IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Power Systems, Industrial Electronics, or Instrumentation
• Are adaptable and resilient, with a passion for emerging technology
• Experience whilst under instruction in carrying out Commissioning of Protection systems with High impact to Network, Customers & Safety and being typically associated with the Sub-transmission Network. E.g. Complex Zone and STS (high MVA, interconnected/remote ended, complex CBD)
• Travel as required across our network | Ausgrid's Northern Region; Upper Hunter, Ourimbah or Newcastle
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematic diagrams
• Proven HV Switching experience and familiarity with Permit to Work systems
• Class C driver’s licence
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training
• Strong computer literacy, including testing, commissioning, and network interrogation tools

Life at Ausgrid

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program.

These roles offer a pathway to advanced Protection Automation & Control positions within Ausgrid, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving industry.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life!

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally.

• Permanent Full Time | Multiple Opportunities | $94,582 - $126,470 + 16.5% Super
• Enjoy a 9 day fortnight in support of work life balance!