HV Commissioning Electrician
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: 4-6 Years
Mining
Introduction
Seeking experienced HV Commissioning Electricians for mining decarbonisation projects. Responsible for HV testing, commissioning, fault-finding, energisation, and switching activities across critical infrastructure projects within a safety-focused team environment.
About this role
- Perform commissioning, testing, and energisation of HV systems including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and control systems
- Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, and secondary injection testing
- Test and fault-find LV systems
- Commission control systems and carry out instrument calibration
- Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and commissioning procedures
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults and non-conformances
- Prepare and execute HV switching activities and switching programs
- Complete commissioning documentation and maintain accurate test records
- Coordinate commissioning activities with engineers, package managers, and operations personnel
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety requirements, project specifications, and relevant Australian Standards
Is this you?
- WA Electrical Licence (or equivalent)
- HV Switching Operator Certification
- Demonstrated experience in HV installation and commissioning
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems
- Experience with HV/LV testing, fault-finding, and energisation
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
- Current CPR/LVR and White Card
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and compliance standards
- Experience within mining, renewable energy, or HV infrastructure projects (desirable)
- Exposure to HV switching, commissioning documentation, or permitting systems (desirable)
- Knowledge of SCADA and protection relay systems including SEL, Schneider, or Siemens (desirable)
- Knowledge of WA Mines Safety & Inspection Regulations and HV legislation (desirable)
What we offer
- 2/1 Roster, FIFO from Perth
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact r.clifton-james@brunel.net