Substation Electrician (Power Systems Worker)

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, an experienced Substation Electrician (internally called a Power Systems Worker – Electrical Fitter) is sought for the Bendigo depot. The role sits in a field-based technical team focused on safe work practices, technical proficiency and timely service delivery.

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 electrical 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 a Certificate III completion certificate (or equivalent), Energy Safe Victoria A-class licence, competency statements, refresher training records, a construction induction card, a current car licence and any high-risk licences. Preferred candidates must pass a medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, fitness to work assessment, reference checks, working rights evidence and a police check.

What we offer

• Purchased leave.
• 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.