Electrical Technician (HV & Protection)

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for Electrical Technician’s (HV and Protections experience) to join Powertech on a Mining Project.

Position Overview:

• Role: Electrical Technician’s (HV and Protections experience)
• Roster: 8/6 or 14/14 (Days on/Days off)
• Hours: 12 hours per day
• Excellent rate $$$ + Super paid on ALL hours worked
• Duration: Ongoing work well over 12 + months (Open-ended Casual contract)
• Start Date: ASAP 2026
• Location: Pilbara, Western Australia (Working on many sites/client assets)
• POH: WA based (We will not cover flight costs outside of Perth)
• Work Scope- Maintenance, Commissioning and Breakdowns

Scope of Work:

• Execute detailed commissioning and maintenance on complex protection and control systems
• Execute professional commissioning and maintenance on HV substation primary plant
• Take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all network assets
• Develop Work Instructions, Task Lists, Procedures for the Primary Plant/Protection System Assets under control of HV & Power, Eastern
• Ensure safe completion and close-out of Primary Plant/Protection System works on a daily basis
• Execute critical Shutdowns, ensuring trouble-free maintenance windows and handback
• Initiating and / or participating in continuous improvement projects
• Liaising with Mine & Town Stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient service
• Ability to identify problems, implement solutions to manage departmental and company supply chain risk
• Ensure conformance with the client Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development

About You:

• WA Electrical Licence (A-Grade)
• Previous experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry
• Australian C Class Driver’s License (manual) – essential
• Strong background in maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting
• HV switching
• Proven maintenance & commissioning experience in a Power Utility environment – Protection Systems, Switchyards, Primary Plant – essential
• Proven experience with High Voltage/Protection Systems in a Mining environment – highly regarded
• Proficiency with setup, commissioning, and monitoring of various Protection Relay schemes, manufacturers etc.  Proficiency with the ‘Omicron’ suite of Protection Equipment will be highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key components of this role as you will work closely with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (SAP experience is highly desirable)
• The ability to apply expertise to analyse and solve problems without clear precedent
• Ability to work in remote FIFO environments and shift rosters
• CPR LVR
• First Aid
• High Risk Work Licence with any/all of WP, CV, LF, Dogging/Rigging endorsements - highly regarded

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