Switchboard Electrician & HV/MV Electrical Engineer

Trade · Loganholme, Brisbane QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This listing covers two positions with a growing electrical engineering and manufacturing company in Queensland, Australia: a Switchboard Electrician and an HV/MV Electrical Engineer.

The business is enlarging its technical workforce and wants seasoned people who can help it deliver complex electrical equipment and power-system projects. The work is more specialised than general electrical trade, spanning LV, MV and HV power infrastructure, so it suits anyone who wants to push their electrical career in that direction.

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Key Responsibilities

Engineer role: support engineering work on HV and MV electrical infrastructure
Engineer role: deal with switchboards, switchgear, substations and transportable electrical systems
Engineer role: play a part in power distribution projects as well as protection and control projects
Engineer role: review drawings, specifications and technical documentation, making sure relevant Australian Standards and project requirements are applied
Engineer role: give technical support to manufacturing and production staff
Engineer role: work through technical issues together with testing and commissioning personnel, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, production and quality teams
Engineer role: investigate technical problems, develop workable solutions and assist with engineering solutions for industrial and infrastructure projects
Engineer role: drive engineering improvements and project optimisation so that complex electrical infrastructure projects are delivered successfully
Electrician role: run pre-delivery and pre-installation tests on LV, MV and HV switchboards
Electrician role: confirm that switchboards and transportable switchrooms meet electrical and mechanical compliance
Electrician role: carry out insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, phase rotation and earth continuity testing
Electrician role: test control circuits and operational functions, verify protection relays and associated systems, and resolve wiring, electrical and functional faults
Electrician role: build and modify switchboards, MCCs and control panels working from electrical schematics, single line diagrams and wiring drawings
Electrician role: complete Factory Acceptance Testing, record results and prepare commissioning documentation in line with Australian Standards and project specifications
Electrician role: assist with site installation and commissioning, including shutdown and after-hours projects where required
Electrician role: mentor apprentices and junior electrical staff on technical matters

Requirements & Eligibility

For the HV/MV Electrical Engineer position: Australian registration as an Electrical Engineer
At least 2 years of relevant industry experience
Work history on HV and/or MV electrical systems
Exposure to switchboards, switchgear, substations, protection and control or power distribution
You can interpret electrical drawings and engineering specifications
Sound technical analysis and problem-solving skills
Grasp of the applicable Australian Standards
Effective collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, plus strong written and verbal communication
Able to operate across engineering, manufacturing, testing and project environments
Subclass 482 visa holders are welcome to apply; 482 visa sponsorship is available for the successful Electrical Engineer
For the Switchboard Electrician position: current Queensland Electrical Work Licence as an Electrical Mechanic or Electrical Fitter
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or Electrical Fitting
A minimum of 3 years working in industrial switchboard manufacturing, testing or commissioning
Solid practical background with LV switchboards and MCCs
Electrical testing, commissioning and fault-finding experience
MV/HV equipment knowledge or experience will be highly regarded
Industrial control systems experience is advantageous
Confidence interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams and single line diagrams
Familiarity with AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Australian Standards
CPR/LVR certification that is current
Serious about electrical safety and quality
Comfortable in both workshop and site environments, and willing to travel occasionally for commissioning and project needs
What this opportunity offers: technically advanced LV, MV and HV electrical projects and specialist experience across power distribution and electrical infrastructure
Exposure to mining, utilities, renewable energy and industrial projects, alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
Skill development in testing, commissioning and project delivery, with ongoing training and professional development
A stable long-term career in Australia's electrical engineering sector, and 482 visa sponsorship for eligible Electrical Engineers

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