HV ELECTRICIAN
- Seeking experienced High Voltage (HV) Electricians for major infrastructure projects.
- Involves installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of HV electrical systems.
- Candidates must have a strong safety focus and relevant experience in utilities and infrastructure.
23rd October, 2026
High Voltage (HV) Electrician
Location: Sydney, NSW
Projects: Orchard Hills & Sydney Airport
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time (depending on project requirements)
About the Role We are currently seeking experienced High Voltage (HV) Electricians to support major infrastructure and utility projects across Orchard Hills and Sydney Airport. This role will involve the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding of high voltage electrical systems within active utility and infrastructure environments.
The successful candidates will have a strong safety focus, experience working on electrical distribution networks, and preferably hold authorisations and accreditations to work on Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of HV electrical equipment and systems.
- Carry out HV cable terminations and associated electrical works.
- Perform switching, isolation and energisation activities where authorised.
- Fault find and diagnose issues within HV distribution networks and infrastructure.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and network specifications.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with safety regulations, network standards and project requirements.
- Liaise effectively with supervisors, engineers and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Current NSW Electrical Licence.
- Proven experience as an HV Electrician within utilities, infrastructure, rail, renewable energy or industrial environments.
- Experience working on HV distribution networks, substations or major infrastructure projects.
- White Card (Construction Induction Card).
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Strong understanding of HV safety procedures and electrical standards.
- Ability to pass project specific medicals, inductions and background checks where required.
Highly Desirable
- ASP1 Accreditation.
- Current authorisations to work on Ausgrid and/or Endeavour Energy networks.
- HV Switching Qualification.
- Substation installation and maintenance experience.
- Experience with testing and commissioning activities.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- EWP, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets.
What's on Offer
- Immediate start on major Sydney infrastructure projects.
- Competitive rates and ongoing project opportunities.
- Exposure to high profile utility and transport projects.
- Strong safety culture and supportive team environment.
- Potential for long term and future project opportunities.
Apply Now If you are an experienced HV Electrician with utility, substation, or network experience and are looking to join significant infrastructure projects across Sydney, we would like to hear from you.
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