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Job Title


Electrician - Protection


Company : Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-01-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.At Enerven, we''re connecting you with tomorrow.About the roleThe Electrical Tradesperson plays a key role in the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems, working under the leadership and guidance of a Team Leader.In this role, safety and teamwork are paramount. The Electrical Tradesperson is accountable for operating effectively as part of a crew, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest safety and technical standards. Responsibilities may extend across the maintenance, construction, and commissioning of high-voltage assets within the transmission network supporting the reliable delivery of energy to customers and communities. Duties also include working on secondary systems, performing routine maintenance, carrying out HV switching, conducting injection testing, and undertaking relay interrogation as part of substation and network operations.Day to day you will:Maintain, construct and commission high voltage secondary systemsUndertraining maintenance, construction and fault-finding of substation switch gear, transformers, substation protection schemes, relays and associated equipmentOperating HV switching of primary plantRead and interpret drawingsThe role requires work across multiple locations within South Australia and, where necessary, interstate.About youThe ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, precision, and technical expertise and will be a clear communicator and a quick problem-solver, capable of working confidently with high-voltage systems.Specific qualifications and experience required include:Knowledge and experience in maintaining high voltage primary and secondary assets of transmission and distribution systems.Current SA Electrical Trade Certificate.Current SA Electrical worker registrationCurrent construction industry white cardCurrent South Australian Driver''s LicenseDesirable:High Voltage Switching Operator Accreditation (Cat 20 & Cat 2)Secondary systems knowledge -Relay interrogation experienceTesting of Omicron softwareHigh risk EWP and Forklift licencesWorking at heights qualificationCurrent First Aid and CPR qualificationAbout usThe work behind the networkA skilled and diverse workforceOutstanding culture of safety and well-beingExcellent employee benefit programs9-day fortnight (includes 1 rostered day off)All overtime (over 75hrs per fortnight) paid at double timeGenerous living-away-from-home allowance13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)17.5% leave loading on annual leaveUp to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year18 weeks paid primary carers parental leaveAbility to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 daysLeadership and career development opportunitiesAutomatic coverage from our income protection scheme.Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicleCorporate discount towards health insurance and gym membershipsAn inclusive and equal opportunity organisationWe value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.Don''t let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [email protected] part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.#J-18808-Ljbffr