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Electrical High Voltage / Protection Engineer Nilsen is a familyowned Australian business, founded in 1916. Providing continuous services in the electrical industry, Nilsen maintains the traditions on which the company was built Service, Reliability and Quality. The business has offices in all mainland capital cities and the areas of expertise are: Contracting: Commercial, Industrial and Resources; Communications and Data; Electrical and High Energy Services; and Switchboards. About the role Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced and motivated High Voltage Electricians / Protection Technicians to join our team. This role will focus on the inspection, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of high voltage assets and protection systems across a range of commercial, industrial, and utility environments. We are looking for individuals with a strong technical background, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a highperforming team. Tasks and Responsibilities Carrying out maintenance, testing, and fault finding on HV and LV electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment. Testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection systems, including protection relays, and control schemes. Performing secondary injection and primary injection testing, relay configuration, and verification of protection settings. Conducting condition assessments and reporting on HV assets, identifying defects and recommending corrective actions. Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and protection philosophies. Working closely with Leading Hands, Supervisors, Project Managers, and Operations Manager to deliver works safely and efficiently. Supporting outage planning and execution, including switching operations where authorised. Participating in afterhours work, including planned outages and occasional emergency response. Working away from home when required (LAHA applicable). Participating in the oncall roster as required. Qualifications and Experience AClass Electrical Licence (essential) High Voltage Switching Qualification / Authorisation (essential) Protection Testing / Commissioning experience (essential for Protection Technician applicants) Experience with protection relays (e.g. SEL, Schneider, ABB, Siemens) highly regarded White Card LV Rescue and CPR / First Aid Certification Current Drivers Licence Strong understanding of electrical standards and safety procedures Fortnightly RDOs. Company vehicle. Ongoing training, upskilling, and certification provisions (HV switching, protection systems, commissioning). Company iPhone / laptop. Opportunities for career progression. Exposure to a diverse range of high voltage and protection projects. Equal employment opportunity statement: All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr