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Protection & Control Technologist

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

100k/year - 120k/year

Lead the commissioning, testing and maintenance of high-voltage protection and control systems across major energy infrastructure projects.
Join a nationally delivering contractor with strong in-house engineering capability and exposure to substations, renewables and BESS assets.
Play a key technical role supporting projects from design review through to energisation and ongoing asset performance.

About the Company

This organisation is a nationally recognised electrical infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end solutions across transmission, distribution, renewable energy and utility projects. Backed by strong investment and supported by in-house engineering, EPC and asset management capabilities, the business continues to grow through the successful delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects across Australia.

Requirements

  • Electrical trade qualification

  • 5+ years' experience in transmission and distribution substations (11kV–330kV)

  • Strong protection relay testing, commissioning and maintenance experience

  • Experience with IEC 61850, SCADA systems and protection IEDs

  • Knowledge of NSP standards, approval processes and substation communications


What’s on Offer

  • Remuneration negotiable based on experience

  • Exposure to transmission, renewables and BESS projects

  • Diverse mix of office-based and field commissioning work

  • Opportunity to influence technical standards and continuous improvement

  • National project portfolio with long-term career growth

Ritu Shripad

0468 175 360

ritu.shripad@people8.com.au

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