About the Role
Our Energy & Utilities business is seeking Electricians with either Substation or Heavy Industrial experience to join us on both brownfield and greenfield construction projects in South Australia. As a successful applicant, you will be working in a small team undertaking hands-on electrical works in high-voltage substation environments, supporting the safe, compliant, and productive delivery of utility-scale projects for TNSPs and DNSPs. The position goes beyond general electrical duties and is focused on specialist substation activities, strict safety controls, and working within EA-driven project environments. These positions are local to Adelaide on a 5/2 roster, however suitable candidates from further afield may be considered on a 10/4 roster with LAFHA if required.
Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Electrical installation, termination, and testing of primary and secondary systems within transmission and distribution substations
Substation equipment works including, switchgear, transformers, bays and panels, protection relays, control panels, and marshalling kiosks
Interpreting and working from schematics, wiring diagrams and protection drawings, switching schedules, work packs, and test plans
Performing electrical testing, fault finding, and commissioning in accordance with network standards, AS/NZS 3000, and project specifications
Working safely within live and high-risk environments under permit-to-work systems, isolation, earthing and switching procedures
Working flexible hours including shutdowns, night works, weekend works and roster cycles in line with project requirements and the Enterprise Agreement
About You
What We Offer
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, tele-communications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
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