Switchboard Electrician and Electrical Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Electrical testing and power-system engineering meet in this Brisbane recruitment for a Switchboard Electrician and an HV/MV Electrical Engineer. These are distinct positions within an electrical engineering and manufacturing operation, covering equipment preparation, technical problem-solving and project delivery.
The electrician will build, test and commission switchboards, while the engineer will support high- and medium-voltage infrastructure and work with production, quality and project teams. Both roles involve detailed technical documentation and attention to applicable standards. Subclass 482 visa sponsorship is available for the successful Electrical Engineer; candidates already holding that visa are welcome to apply.
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Key Responsibilities
- For the electrician role, test LV, MV and HV switchboards before dispatch and installation, checking switchboards and transportable switchrooms for electrical and mechanical compliance.
- Perform insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, phase rotation and earth continuity checks.
- Test operating functions and control circuits; verify protection relays and associated electrical systems.
- Find and rectify wiring, electrical and functional faults.
- Assemble or modify switchboards, MCCs and control panels using schematics, single line diagrams and wiring drawings.
- Complete Factory Acceptance Testing, record results and prepare commissioning documentation against project specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
- Assist with installation and commissioning on site, including shutdowns and after-hours work when required, and guide apprentices and junior electrical personnel.
- For the engineer role, support HV and MV infrastructure involving substations, switchgear, switchboards and transportable electrical systems.
- Contribute to power distribution, protection and control projects, reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documents.
- Support manufacturing and production teams and resolve technical issues with testing and commissioning personnel.
- Develop practical engineering solutions for industrial and infrastructure projects, applying relevant standards and project requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, production and quality teams to investigate problems, improve engineering, optimise projects and deliver complex infrastructure.
Requirements & Eligibility
- For the Switchboard Electrician, hold a current Queensland Electrical Work Licence as an Electrical Mechanic or Electrical Fitter and a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or Electrical Fitting.
- Have a minimum 3 years of industrial switchboard manufacturing, testing or commissioning experience.
- Bring strong practical experience with LV switchboards and MCCs, electrical testing, commissioning and fault finding.
- Industrial control systems experience is advantageous; knowledge or experience with MV/HV equipment is highly regarded.
- Read schematics, wiring diagrams and single line diagrams confidently, with knowledge of AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3000 and relevant Australian Standards.
- Hold current CPR/LVR certification and maintain a strong electrical safety and quality focus.
- Be able to work in workshop and site settings, with willingness to travel occasionally for project and commissioning requirements.
- For the HV/MV Electrical Engineer, hold Australian registration as an Electrical Engineer and have a minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Have HV and/or MV systems experience involving substations, switchgear, switchboards, protection and control or power distribution.
- Interpret electrical drawings and engineering specifications, applying strong technical analysis, problem-solving and sound judgement.
- Understand applicable Australian Standards and collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing colleagues.
- Communicate effectively in writing and speech, working across engineering, manufacturing, testing and project environments.
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