Protection Technician

Seeking expressions of interest to join our expanding ACT based team in a key Protection Technician role!

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

As a Protection Technician, you will work as part of the test and commissioning team on high-voltage substation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. This role involves performing protection system testing, assisting with commissioning activities, and supporting outage planning and execution. You will collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to maintain compliance with technical standards and safety procedures. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate results are essential to contribute to successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include

• Accessing and utilizing all required documentation, recording asset information accurately during pre-commissioning activities.
• Performing primary and secondary testing on HV equipment, including insulation resistance, winding resistance, and functional checks.
• Configuring battery chargers, LV power meters, and automated control systems as per commissioning instructions.
• Conducting protection device testing and verifying settings for earth fault, overcurrent, and backup protection schemes.
• Executing telemetry tests with SCADA and ADMS teams to ensure system integration and communication.
• Carrying out cable fault prevention and investigation using advanced diagnostic techniques and tools. Completing outage-related tasks, including energization of secondary circuits and interlock checks.
• Investigating and reporting faults on DC systems, interpreting alarms, and restoring correct configurations.
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams to maintain compliance with safety standards and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate profile will demonstrate…

Strong technical expertise in high-voltage substation commissioning combined with leadership capability to mentor junior team members. They will be resilient, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication. A commitment to safety and delivering projects to the highest standards is essential.

• Leading commissioning activities on high-voltage substations with a focus on safety and quality.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members in technical and procedural tasks.
• Executing outage planning and commissioning schedules effectively.
• Managing project documentation and contributing to project delivery strategies.
• Applying advanced knowledge of protection and control systems in complex environments.

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check

Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.