Power Systems Worker (Electrical Fitter)

About the role

CitiPower Powercor delivers electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers through its distribution and transmission network. Due to ongoing growth and investment in the network, several opportunities are open for experienced Substation Electricians (called Power System Workers – Electrical Fitters internally) to join the Burnley depot team. The role is part of a field-based technical team focused on safe work practices, technical proficiency and timely service, and covers the maintenance, installation and enhancement of electrical plant in Zone and Distribution Substations.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain, fault find and repair primary and secondary station equipment such as transformers, switchgear, control panel wiring, protection equipment, batteries and chargers, and carry out basic testing.
• Test electrical assets, interpret results and write maintenance reports.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment in the substation environment.
• Use test equipment such as meggers, micro-meters and voltmeters, and cable and primary equipment testers such as sequence timers, profilers and ratiometers.
• Carry out metal fabrication and earth grid bonding using oxy/LPG cutting, brazing, welding and exothermic welding.
• Test and treat oil in substation equipment.
• Install, maintain and modify wiring and equipment in buildings to Australian standards and regulations.
• Operate plant such as cranes, task trucks, EPVs, forklifts, motor vehicles, hydraulic crimpers, power presses, guillotines, portable generators, pumps and other plant used in construction and maintenance.
• Follow company safe working practices, WHS legislation, industry codes and standards.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Electro Technology (Electrician) and an A-grade electrician licence.
• Working knowledge of high-voltage electricity distribution network assets.
• Detailed practical knowledge of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance.
• Team player who communicates well with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to use data transfer systems set out by CPAL and external clients for field information.
• Commitment to a safe working environment.

To progress, applicants must provide: Certificate III completion certificate or equivalent, Energy Safe Victoria A-class electrician licence, competency unit statements, refresher training records, construction induction card, current car licence, and optionally high-risk licences, heavy/medium rigid vehicle licence and switching authority. Pre-employment checks include medical, drug and alcohol testing, fitness to work, references, working rights and a police check.

What we offer

• Purchased leave and 15 weeks of gender-neutral primary parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing subsidy.
• Career development and planning opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts.

Applications close on 8 November 2026 via the company's careers website.