High Voltage Electrical Technicians - Roma & Fairview

Location: Roma

Ref#: ATR 600051

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, "How can we?" (Even when others say, "We can’t.")

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem‑solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do

Based at Roma or Fairview on a 2:2 FIFO roster, this role will see you take responsibility for the execution of scheduled preventative maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader in a safe and cost‑effective manner while using quality systems to eliminate rework on equipment.

Accountabilities are delivered in line with the Santos company values and Santos Management System (SMS).

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintaining, repairing, and performing fault finding diagnosis on high‑voltage distribution systems which includes – but is not limited to –
• Performing operational switching including, testing for dead, phasing out and applying earths
• Writing, verifying, and performing switching procedures, isolation permits & issuing of HV Access Permits, Vicinity Permits & Test plans
• Protection relays secondary injection testing
• Primary HV asset periodic and breakdown testing
• Commissioning new HV network installations and extensions
• Responding to HV network faults during and outside normal business hours
• Identifying secondary system protection faults
• Analysing alarms and protection system abnormalities
• Identifying preventative maintenance opportunities to maximise network reliability
• Carry out operator essential checks in line with Santos IMP / RMP strategies

What you’ll bring

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• IEC 61850 GOOSE
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing with other technicians
• Proficient in Omicron software test universe and primary test manager
• Secondary system isolations
• Protection relay software (ABB PCM600 desirable)
• Diagnostic, technical, PC and equipment failure analysis
• High‑voltage variable speed drives and motors
• Operational switching, testing, and maintenance on high‑voltage assets
• Switchgear, substations, overhead and underground distribution systems
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems

Ideally, you will also demonstrate relevant trade qualifications, along with a National High Voltage Switching Operator certification.

What you’ll get

Here, you’ll be amongst high‑calibre people and get to work on industry‑leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance.

What you’re part of

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose – to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.