High Voltage Technicians

JLE Manufacturing and Hire is excited to share we are building a bigger team in Orange, NSW to meet demands for our expanding business.

We’re looking for experienced High Voltage Technicians who are keen to contribute to the continued growth of the business to keep our projects moving. Our team specialises in electrical services and supplies for mining, tunnelling, civil construction, and rail industries across Australia.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression pathways.
• Friendly team and flexible work conditions.
• Secure ongoing work.
• Great work/life balance with flexible roster
• Secure long-term employment

About the role:

The role will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing high voltage electrical equipment and systems. Ensuring safe and reliable operation of power distribution networks, switchgear, transformers, and associated protection systems. Working with Senior HV technicians and Workshop Electricians in both Newcastle and Orange to manufacture specialised high-quality electrical equipment to support construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.

Duties may include:

• Carry out high voltage switching and installation
• Carry out terminations and jointing
• Carry out testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on transformers, switchgear, cables, and protection relays.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs on high voltage electrical systems
• Prepare technical reports, work permits, and test documentation.
• Support project teams during shutdowns, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and quality inspections prior to dispatch.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Travel to projects and sites to carry out works.
• Maintain compliance with electrical safety standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, draftspeople, and production teams to meet project deadlines.

About you:

• Electrically qualified
• Capacity to work independently and as a team
• Current driver’s license
• Experience in a similar role and industry
• Current HV Switching Qualifications
• Attention to detail and strong attention to quality assurance
• Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and commitment to safety

If you are a qualified High Voltage Electrician with drive to succeed and are aligned with the values of our group, we’d like to speak with you.

Apply early as interviews may commence before close date.

For further information please contact [email protected]

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