At a Glance
- Tasks: Support maintenance and testing of high voltage electrical infrastructure across Queensland.
- Company: Ampcontrol, a leader in electrical services with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Work-life balance, paid parental leave, education assistance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and travel across beautiful Queensland.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience with high voltage equipment and contribute to essential power operations.
- Qualifications: Safety-focused, strong communication skills, and basic computer knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 26.1 - 31.9 $ per hour.
Join Ampcontrol's High Voltage Field Service team in Gladstone and play a hands-on role supporting the maintenance, testing and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure across Queensland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Trades Assistant looking to gain exposure to high voltage equipment, work alongside experienced technicians and electricians, and build a long-term career in the electrical services industry.
Working across workshop and field environments, you'll assist with transformer inspections, oil sampling, testing activities and project delivery while travelling to customer sites throughout the region.
Every day brings variety, practical hands-on work and the opportunity to contribute to the safe operation of essential power assets.
What You Will Do
- Support technicians and electricians with the delivery of field service and project work
- Conduct visual condition assessments of transformers
- Collect transformer oil samples for testing and analysis
- Assist with transformer testing and maintenance activities
- Prepare, organise and deliver materials required for jobs
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
- Complete job documentation and reports
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Support site isolations and safe work practices
- Travel to customer sites across the region and throughout Queensland as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a safety-focused individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in supporting a high-performing team.
Ideally, you will have
- Experience in a field service, industrial, utility, mining, manufacturing or oil & gas environment
- Current Driver's Licence
- White Card (General Construction Induction)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work away from home when required
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The following licences and certifications will be highly regarded
- HR Truck Licence
- Forklift (LF)
- Elevated Work Platform (WP)
- Dogging (DG)
- First Aid Certificate
- Low Voltage Rescue & Release (LVR)
- Confined Space Entry
- 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:
- Working hours that support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave to support your family
- Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
- Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
- Discounted private health care
- Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
- Education assistance and career development support
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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Trades Assistant 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.
