Substations Technician Grade 1

Transgrid is hiring a permanent Substations Technician Grade 1 for their Tamworth, NSW location. The role involves installation, commissioning, and maintenance of substation assets, requiring a Certificate III in Electrotechnology. Benefits include a competitive salary, 15.5% superannuation, allowances, and a 9-day fortnight schedule. The position requires flexibility for on-call support and offers opportunities for overtime and relocation assistance.
• Permanent position(s) available in Tamworth
• Work a 9-day fortnight
• Competitive salary + 15.5 % super + Allowances + Overtime

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - we operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 110 substations in NSW and the ACT.

The Opportunity

As a Substation Technician – Grade 1, you will perform tasks related to the installation, commissioning and maintenance of substation assets.

You will undertake a comprehensive training program facilitated by TG team which will provide you with practical and technical expertise in substation electrical work including fault finding, repairs, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of assets within Transgrid’s substations.

About You
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent Electrical Trades Course Certificate (electrician trade course).
• Flexibility to support on call/ afterhours requests and respond to system incidents (as and when required)
• Familiarity and experience with “Wiring Rules” and other Australian Standards.
• A current Australian Driver’s License.

 Supporting Skills and Qualifications (Desirable):  
• NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence.
• Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• An understanding or willingness to understand Substation Secondary Systems.
• An understanding of diagnostic testing techniques for substation apparatus.

Field Based Role Perks
• Relocation available to successful applicants
• Travel allowances and other sustenance allowances where applicable
• All tools of the trade including laptop, phone, PPE and access to pool work vehicles
• Opportunity for overtime

As a Transgrid employee, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to access to corporate discounts on retail, cinema and travel, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program etc.

We have also partnered with HCF to provide our staff discounts on health insurance. In addition, Transgrid also provide regular health and skin screening checks.

Applications close on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.