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Protection and Control Technician

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

95k/year - 120k/year

Work on complex high-voltage infrastructure projects across transmission, distribution, and renewables.
Combine hands-on commissioning with technical collaboration on critical substation systems.
Join a nationally backed EPC contractor delivering some of Australia’s most important energy projects.

About the Company
This nationally capable electrical infrastructure provider delivers end-to-end solutions across design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and asset management. With strong financial backing and integrated EPC capability, the business delivers complex energy infrastructure projects across transmission, distribution, renewables, and utility networks. Known for its technical expertise and collaborative delivery approach, the company consistently delivers critical infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Requirements
• Electrical trade qualification with strong high-voltage substation experience
• Extensive experience in protection and control systems (11kV–330kV)
• Hands-on commissioning capability including relay and injection testing
• Strong knowledge of protection relays, SCADA, and IEC 61850
• Experience working with Australian network service providers

What’s on Offer
• Exposure to transmission, substations, BESS, and renewable energy projects
• Mix of field-based commissioning and technical collaboration
• Work with advanced protection technologies and modern HV assets
• Strong pipeline of complex infrastructure projects

Sev Espino

0480 848 716

sev.espino@people8.com.au

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