Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Substation Electrician
Maintain and operate high‑voltage substation assets, including switching, fault‑finding and commissioning.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Substation Electrician you will help maintain the reliability and safety of our high‑voltage network by installing, maintaining, fault‑finding and commissioning substation assets. You will respond to system incidents, perform high‑voltage switching and support maintenance and construction activities as part of a team committed to safety, collaboration and technical excellence. You will work across the full lifecycle of substation operations, maintaining assets, building technical capability, performing high‑voltage switching and supporting emergency response. You will champion safe work practices, prepare safety documentation, lead crews when required, accurately record work in our systems and help develop apprentices and junior technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸asset installation
- ▸fault finding
- ▸hv switching
- ▸commissioning
- ▸safety docs
- ▸apprentice development
What You Bring
No substation experience? No problem. Our structured training program provides the skills you need, from high‑voltage switching and high‑risk work licences to equipment maintenance, diagnostics, installation and commissioning of electrical assets. Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Candidates must complete standard pre‑employment assessments including reference checks, medical, national police, and driver’s licence checks. Transgrid is committed to health and safety, the environment, equal employment opportunity, diversity and ethical practices, and expects all applicants to demonstrate commitment to these areas. • Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent electrical trade qualification • Familiarity with the “Wiring Rules” and relevant Australian Standards • Flexibility to support on‑call and after‑hours responses to system incidents • Current Australian Driver’s Licence • NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence (desirable) • Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams (desirable) • Understanding or willingness to learn Substation Secondary Systems (desirable) • Awareness of diagnostic testing techniques for substation equipment (desirable)
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸wiring rules
- ▸driver’s licence
- ▸electrical supervisor
- ▸schematics
- ▸substation
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports personal, professional and social wellbeing, including corporate discounts, free skin checks, flu vaccinations and a Fitness Passport membership. Safety is central to how we work, and you have the right to stop work if something does not feel safe. You will also receive career development and study support, relocation assistance, travel allowances and generous parental leave (20 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary).
Work Environment
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