Test Technician

Wilson Transformer Company (WTC) is Australia’s largest manufacturer of power and distribution transformer solutions operating two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Melbourne and regional Victoria and service and support offices across Australia. We offer end-to-end transformer solutions for a range of customers and segments, including a large focus on renewable energy.

Our remarkable endurance of 90+ years in the transformer industry has been achieved through our Built Smart for Life philosophy, a team of experts called The Transformer People, and an unquestionable commitment to deliver high-quality and reliable solutions that meet our customers’ requirements.

• The role forms part of our day shift, afternoon shift and night shift.

In this role you will be responsible for a range of tasks including:

• Performing tests and inspections on power transformers to ensure their reliability, efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
• Test failure investigation and reporting
• Ensuring the method or procedure used for testing is verified (for standard method) or validated
• Pre-Commissioning Tests - Turns Ratio Test, Winding Resistance Test, HV Test, Core Grounding & Magnetization Testing
• Performance Validation - LTC, Protection & Control testing, Power Factor Testing
• Reporting & Documentation
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards is maintained
• Collaborate and communicate with engineering teams

You will need proven experience in the following:

• Experience testing transformers with a power rating from 5MVA to 400MVA, and voltage class up to 330KV.
• Safety Awareness.
• Suitable qualifications in electrical engineering with demonstrated experience accordingly.