Specialist Electrical Engineer/HV Technician/HV Cable Jointer/Splicer/Terminator

Platinum Completions Pty Ltd t/a Techcorp Services

Specialist Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO: 233311 – Electrical Engineer)

Full-time / Permanent

$100,000 – $110,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead advanced protection testing and commissioning activities across high voltage transmission and distribution substations
2. Perform secondary injection testing on ABB, Siemens, Micom, GE and SEL protection relays using Omicron CMC, Megger SMRT, Freja and DV Power testing systems
3. Conduct primary injection testing of power transformers, CTs, VTs and circuit breakers
4. Commission and validate protection and control schemes in accordance with single-line diagrams, protection logic, IEC standards and project technical specifications
5. Configure bay-level IEDs and protection devices including IEC 61850 engineering and communications integration
6. Establish IED-to-server communications, simulate and verify GOOSE and MMS messaging, and validate SCADA, SOE, fault recorder and annunciation point lists
7. Develop, implement and verify switchgear interlocking schemes and operational sequences
8. Identify and rectify design discrepancies, protection coordination issues and technical non-conformances
9. Provide specialist advisory support during project design, construction and energisation phases
10. Assist in technical evaluation of protection schemes, automation systems and HV equipment
11. Deliver structured technical training and masterclasses to engineers and HV technicians on protection testing, substation automation and commissioning methodologies
12. Develop ITPs, ITRs, commissioning procedures and detailed technical reports upon completion of works
13. Frequent travel to project sites within Western Australia, interstate and occasional international travel as required
14. Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and client service delivery

Qualification and Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent AQF Bachelor degree qualification
2. Registered Electrical Engineer (or eligible for registration)
3. Formal training and certifications in protection relay testing, Omicron testing systems, DV Power testing, protection coordination (IEEE standards), IEC 61850 engineering and related HV testing platforms
4. Minimum five years of highly relevant industry experience in high voltage protection testing, commissioning and substation automation engineering
5. Demonstrated experience interpreting complex electrical schematics, logic diagrams and protection coordination studies
6. Proven experience in fault finding, analytical diagnostics and mentoring of junior engineering personnel

HV Technician (ANZSCO: 312312 – Electrical Engineering Technician)

Full-time / Permanent

$78,000 – $85,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work under the supervision and direction of an Electrical Engineer
2. Carry out high voltage maintenance, testing and commissioning activities
3. Test various protection relays including Sepam, VAMP, Siemens, SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Reyrolle and GEC electromechanical relays
4. Perform testing of protection systems including generator protection, transformer protection and cable protection schemes
5. Demonstrate understanding and practical testing experience in Differential and Distance Protection schemes
6. Utilise test equipment and software such as Omicron and DIGSI
7. Conduct high voltage testing of transformers, motors, circuit breakers and cables
8. Undertake substation maintenance activities
9. Assist in the preparation of Technical Test Plans, ITPs and Punch Lists and prepare detailed technical reports upon completion of works
10. Support arc flash modelling and assessment, high voltage single line diagram updates and HV submissions (advantageous)
11. Travel frequently to project sites within Western Australia, Northern Territory and occasional international locations
12. Maintain a strong commitment to exceptional client and customer service

Qualification and Experience:

1. Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two years of relevant experience
2. At least three years of highly relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above
3. Applicants holding formal qualifications must demonstrate at least one year of relevant industry experience

HV Cable Jointer / Splicer / Terminator (ANZSCO: 342212 – Technical Cable Jointer)

Full-time / Permanent

$76,000 – $80,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform high voltage cable jointing, splicing and terminations
2. Complete in-line joints to required technical and safety standards
3. Demonstrate experience working with Raychem and Nexans cable systems
4. Carry out cable preparation, insulation, sealing and termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications
5. Conduct VLF and IR testing where required (desirable but not essential)
6. Work with paper lead cable systems (desirable but not essential)
7. Ensure compliance with safety standards and project technical requirements

Qualification and Experience:

1. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
2. At least three years of highly relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above
3. Applicants holding formal qualifications must demonstrate at least one year of relevant industry experience