Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Substation Electrician
Maintain, fault‑find, commission and switch high‑voltage substation assets, ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Substation Electrician role focuses on maintaining the reliability and safety of the high‑voltage network by installing, maintaining, fault‑finding and commissioning substation assets. You will respond to system incidents, perform high‑voltage switching and support construction and maintenance activities as part of a safety‑first, collaborative team. In this position you will work across the full lifecycle of substation operations, champion safe work practices, prepare safety documentation, lead crews when required, accurately record work in our systems and help develop apprentices and junior technicians. • Maintain, install, fault‑find and commission substation assets • Perform high‑voltage switching and support emergency response • Respond to system incidents and provide on‑call or after‑hours support • Lead crews, prepare safety documentation and record work in reporting systems • Mentor apprentices and junior technicians to build technical capability
Key Responsibilities
- ▸asset maintenance
- ▸commissioning
- ▸high‑voltage switching
- ▸incident response
- ▸safety documentation
- ▸crew leadership
What You Bring
No prior substation experience is required; a structured training program provides the skills and licences needed for high‑voltage switching, high‑risk work, equipment diagnostics, installation and commissioning of electrical assets. Essential qualifications include a Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent), familiarity with the Wiring Rules and Australian Standards, flexibility for on‑call and after‑hours response, and a current Australian driver’s licence. Desirable credentials are a NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence, the ability to read schematics, knowledge of sub‑station secondary systems and experience with diagnostic testing techniques. • Hold a Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent trade qualification) • Possess a current Australian driver’s licence and knowledge of the Wiring Rules • Be flexible to work on‑call and after‑hours shifts • Desirable: NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence • Desirable: Ability to read schematics, understand sub‑station secondary systems and use diagnostic testing
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸driver licence
- ▸wiring rules
- ▸on-call
- ▸electrical supervisor
- ▸read schematics
Benefits
Transgrid offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes corporate discounts, free skin checks, flu vaccinations and a Fitness Passport membership, as well as career development, study support, relocation assistance and travel allowances. Families are supported with 20 weeks paid primary carer leave or 6 weeks paid secondary carer leave. • Corporate discounts, free health checks, flu vaccinations and Fitness Passport membership • Career development, study support and relocation assistance • Eligible for 20 weeks paid primary carer leave or 6 weeks paid secondary carer leave • Travel and away‑from‑home allowances provided
Work Environment
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