Electrical Engineer/HV Technician

Platinum Completions Pty Ltd t/a Techcorp Services

Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO: 233311 – Electrical Engineer)

Full-time / Permanent

$80,000 – $120,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent AQF Bachelor degree qualification
• Registered Electrical Engineer (or eligible for registration)
• 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
• Minimum five years of highly relevant industry experience in high voltage protection testing, commissioning and substation automation engineering
• Demonstrated experience interpreting complex electrical schematics, logic diagrams and protection coordination studies
• Proven experience in fault finding, analytical diagnostics and mentoring of junior engineering personnel

HV Technician (ANZSCO: 312312 – Electrical Engineering Technician)

Full-time / Permanent

$80,000 – $100,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualification and Experience:

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