At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform hands-on maintenance and testing of high voltage electrical equipment across various sectors.
- Company: Join Ampcontrol, a leader in powering the future with innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave, a company car, and education assistance for your career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safety and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining and utilities sectors while advancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must have an Electrical Licence and experience in high voltage maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Join Ampcontrol and help power the future.
Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join our Mackay Field Service team on a 7/7 roster.
In this hands‑on field‑based role, you'll support customers across the mining, utilities, and infrastructure sectors by delivering high‑quality maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault‑finding services on critical electrical assets.
You'll work across a broad range of projects including new equipment installations, asset replacements, upgrades and ongoing maintenance programs.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and troubleshooting of high voltage electrical equipment
- Test and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems
- Conduct inspections and monitoring of HV/LV metering and electrical safety equipment within switchyards and substations
- Prepare detailed testing, commissioning and service reports
- Identify customer requirements and provide technical advice on products and services
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support business process development
- Maintain testing equipment and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Work at a variety of customer sites, including surface and occasional underground hard rock mining operations
- What We’re Looking For
- Electrical Licence valid in the state of employment
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology
- Current Driver’s Licence
- High Voltage Switching Operations qualification
- Work Safely at Heights certification
- Current LVR/CPR certification
- Demonstrated experience in HV maintenance and testing environments
- Experience working with protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems
- Strong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.
- Highly Regarded
- Experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects within mining, manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas or heavy industrial environments
- Experience undertaking transformer oil sampling and interpreting results
- Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
- Strong reporting and Microsoft Office skills.
- Secondary injection testing of protection relays
- Diploma or Advanced Engineering degree
- Employee Benefits
At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards.
When you join us, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:
- Paid parental leave to support your family
- Company car provided
- Allowances on top of base rate when working away from home
- Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
- Purchased leave for greater work‑ ? ? ? ??? needs fix? (I'll ignore) Actually original: "Purchased leave for greater work-life balance"
- Discounted private health care
- Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
- Education assistance and career development support
- Discount programs including Sydney Tools and Avis Car Hire
We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.
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High Voltage Technician in Sydney employer: Ampcontrol
Ampcontrol is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive range of benefits including paid parental leave, salary packaging options, and education assistance. With a strong commitment to safety and innovation, our Townsville Service team provides a collaborative work culture where skilled High Voltage Technicians can thrive on diverse projects while contributing to meaningful community impact through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
