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Electrician - SA

Job ID#1979320

Summary:

Experienced substation and HV Electricians wanted for a major project near Mount Gambier, South Australia. Drive-in drive-out, $55/hr + penalties + su

Classifications:

  • Trades & Services
  • Electrician
  • SA Other
  • Permanent / Full Time

Job description:

Experienced substation and HV Electricians wanted for a major project near Mount Gambier, South Australia. Drive-in drive-out, $55/hr + penalties + super, with accommodation and a $120/day living away from home allowance provided. Ongoing work for the right candidates.

About the Role

TradeConnex has multiple positions for substation and HV Electricians on a major infrastructure project in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. This is drive-in drive-out work with accommodation and a living away from home allowance provided.

Timing & Roster

- Start ASAP, running through to the end of October
- Ongoing work available for the right candidates
- Flexible roster to suit: block roster (for example 2 weeks on, 1 week off) or Monday to Saturday

What's in it for you

- $55/hr + penalties + super
- Accommodation provided
- $120/day living away from home allowance
- Drive-in drive-out
- Ongoing work for the right candidates on this and future projects

About You

Essential:
- A-Grade Electrical Licence
- White Card
- Proven substation and high voltage experience

Experience across:
- HV equipment, components and switchyard construction
- Earth grid installation, HV and LV cabling installation
- Structure and HV switchgear installation
- Primary connections, busbar and strung bus installation
- Secondary protection, control systems and communications

Highly Desirable

- HV switching, testing and commissioning experience
- HV switching certificate

About Us

TradeConnex partners with leading construction and infrastructure companies across Australia. We are known for our strong company culture, reliable work opportunities, and commitment to supporting our workforce on and off site.

How to Apply

Apply now through SEEK or send your CV directly to Thomas at thomas@tradeconnex.com.au. All applications are confidential.

Key Features:

  • $55/hr + penalties + super, plus accommodation and $120/day LAHA
  • Substation and HV work on a major project near Mount Gambier, SA, drive-in drive
  • A-Grade Electrical Licence and White Card, HV switching experience highly desira

If you are interested in this job, click apply today! Or call us on 1300 995 234 or email your resume to info@tradeconnex.com.au.

If you are interested in this job, click apply today! Or call us on 1300 995 234 or email your resume to info@tradeconnex.com.au.

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