Distribution Network Technician - Power Quality

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role

We’re looking for a Power Quality Specialist to take the lead in maintaining and optimising the performance of our electricity distribution network. In this hands-on and analytical role, you’ll investigate and resolve complex power quality issues from customer-reported faults to proactive network integrity detections while using advanced testing tools, portable meters, and field audits.

You’ll coordinate rectification works, support substation augmentation and replacement programs, and provide technical insights that drive reliability, safety, and efficiency across the network.

 Key Responsibilities include

• Analyse daily situation report for power outages/ faults arising from customer complaints
• Coordinate field activities and perform audits for rectification of issues
• Perform testing works and install portable power quality meters as required to locate faults
• Provide responses including preparation of customer reports and close out jobs with the relevant stakeholders
• Lead power quality investigations that arise from network integrity proactive detection and attending fault finding works such as high impedance issues
• Provide assistance and support to develop concept design for the augmentation work within the Distribution Substation Augmentation and Power Quality Programs and the distribution substation replacement work within the Distribution Substation Replacement Program
• Coordinate field activities and perform audits for rectification of issues such a load balancing works
• Distribution network LV circuit tracing and labelling works
• Prepare monthly progress reports and organise annual calibration works

About You

The successful applicant will have a good working knowledge and understanding of LV distribution networks, zone substations and operations with an engineering background.

• Broad understanding of low voltage distribution network line design and up to date knowledge of power quality standards and technical developments in the electricity industry
• Understanding of testing procedures and power quality meters
• Knowledge of IT systems used for power quality purposes (power quality software applications)
• Effectively communicate with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to use software tools, spreadsheets, databases etc to perform duties
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or prepared to undertake studies to attain this level of technical qualification

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.