Electrical Technician (HV & Protection) - Mining Project

About the role

Powertech, an electrical EPC and services provider active since 1998, is recruiting Electrical Technicians with HV and protection experience for a mining project in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The work covers maintenance, commissioning and breakdowns on complex protection and control systems and HV substation primary plant, on an open-ended casual contract starting as soon as possible in 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Commission and maintain complex protection and control systems and HV substation primary plant
• Maintain and operate all network assets safely and efficiently
• Develop work instructions, task lists and procedures for primary plant and protection system assets
• Closely complete and close out primary plant and protection works each day
• Run critical shutdowns so maintenance windows run smoothly and handbacks are trouble-free
• Take part in continuous improvement projects and liaise with mine and town stakeholders
• Manage supply chain risk, comply with client documents, codes of conduct and statutory obligations, and uphold health, safety, environment and sustainability commitments

Required profile

• WA Electrical Licence (A-Grade)
• Previous experience in mining, resources or heavy industry
• Australian C Class driver's licence (manual)
• Proven maintenance and commissioning experience in a power utility environment (protection systems, switchyards, primary plant)
• Experience with high voltage/protection systems in a mining environment is highly regarded
• Ability to work in remote FIFO environments and shift rosters
• CPR LVR, First Aid and a high-risk work licence (WP, CV, LF, dogging/rigging) are highly regarded

Required skills

• HV switching and protection relay setup, commissioning and monitoring
• Proficiency with the Omicron protection equipment suite is highly regarded
• Computerised maintenance management systems (SAP experience highly desirable)
• Problem-solving and strong communication with stakeholders

What we offer

• Roster of 8/6 or 14/14 days on, days off, 12 hours per day
• Excellent pay plus superannuation on all hours worked
• Ongoing work of more than 12 months