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, there are several opportunities for experienced Substation Electricians (called Power System Workers or Electrical Fitters internally) to join the Brooklyn depot. The role is part of a field-based technical team that maintains, installs and enhances electrical plant in Zone and Distribution Substations, with emphasis on technical proficiency, safe work practices and timely service.

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 testing tools 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 and pumps.
• 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.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electricity distribution assets and of metering and communications installation, testing and maintenance.
• Team player who communicates well with customers and colleagues.
• Full working rights in Australia are mandatory; sponsorship is not available at this time.

Required skills

• Use of data transfer systems used by CPAL and external clients for field information.
• Commitment to safe work procedures.
• To progress, applicants must attach proof of qualification, Energy Safe Victoria A-class licence, competency units, refresher training, induction card, car licence and any high-risk licences; pre-employment checks include medical, drug and alcohol, fitness to work, references, working rights and police checks.

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.