In-Demand Electrical engineering technician Jobs in Perth Wa

Principal Engineering Technician
Western Power —Perth WA
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
3d
Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians
Water Corporation —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- Annual leave
- Work from home
2d
Technician III
NovaSource Power —Perth WA
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Manufacturing Service Technician IV
Oceaneering —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Schematics
OEM Crane Technician
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. —Perth WA
- Overtime
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Field Service Engineer
Headland Technology —Balcatta WA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Professional development assistance
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4d
Instrumentation Technician - WA
Webuild —Perth WA
- CPR Certification
- Employee assistance program
Electrical Commissioning Supervisor
Monford Group —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Electrical experience
- Construction experience
- Employee discount
FIFO E&I Commissioning Technician
GR Engineering Services —Perth WA
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
9d
Expression of Interest - ROV Pilot Technician | APAC
DOF —Perth WA
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Service Technician
BGIS —Perth WA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- HVAC
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Parental leave
Senior Test Technician
Atwell, LLC —Atwell WA
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual leave
10d
E&I Commissioning Technician
Intellect Systems Pty Ltd —Perth WA
- Temporary
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Electrical Supervisor
Monadelphous —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Electrical experience
Maintenance Technician
IMS Australia —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Maintenance
Machine Tool Fitter
Motion Asia Pacific Services Pty Ltd —Henderson WA
- Full-time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Field Service Engineer
Stryker —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Electrical experience
- Hospital experience
- Health insurance
12d
Pipeline Technician (E&I/Mechanical)
Verbrec Limited —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Computer skills
Quick Apply
11d
Service Technician
Sandvik —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Field Service Technician
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. —Perth WA
- Overtime
- Health insurance
- Parental leave

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Principal Engineering Technician

Western Power -
Perth WA

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Job Details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Contract
3 days ago

Benefits

Group activities
Parental leave
Gym membership
Salary packaging
Insurance services
Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Certificate III
Microsoft Office
Electrical Licence
Diploma
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Location:
Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU

15 Jul 2026

Principal Engineering Technician – Perth CBD – Permanent Full Time

Join Western Power as a Principal Engineering Technician, providing expert technical leadership across transmission and distribution primary plant assets. You will act as a trusted subject matter expert, supporting asset performance, condition assessment, maintenance strategies and complex technical investigations. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical infrastructure decisions, mentor others and drive continuous improvement across Western Australia's network.

Your Role in Action

Working with the OAP transmission plant team, you will be responsible to manage Western Power Transmission indoor switch gear.

Plan, supervise/coordinate or carry out activities as required, associated with manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance/repair of primary plant equipment.

Carry out technical inspection, scope of works, prepare reports with recommendations and/or arrange necessary action.

Safety champion with accountability for promoting that all safety regulations and standards are maintained.

Plan, supervise, coordinate, and carry out asset management activities to a high level of complexity associated with primary plant.

Lead design modifications to achieve the right level of performance or safety for legacy assets.

Document risk and condition to drive operational or capital expenditure.

P rovide technical advice around tasks, planning, installation, commissioning, construction, operation and maintenance on Western Power assets.

Analyse and evaluate, electrical tests, inspection reports and maintenance reports to allow assets back in service, or advice required actions to repair and return to minimum safety and operating standards.

Plan, prepare and provide detailed operations support, including contract administration, contract services and direct support to Primary Plant Engineer.

Undertake investigations on methods or processes of work, plant and equipment usage, incidents, or accidents, to achieve commercially competitive standards for safety, quality, service delivery, cost and customer satisfaction.

Carry out audits on primary plant within the Western Power network.

Take a lead role in mentoring and providing expert guidance and sharing technical knowledge and experience with others within the immediate and wider teams.

Provide expert advice and support to Substation Maintenance and associated Engineering groups.

Continuous improvement and innovation within the team and across Western Power.

Completion of high-level technical investigations on primary plant, to a professional standard for legal scrutiny and presentation if required .

Lead continuous improvement in online condition monitoring and risk assessment methodologies for indoor switch gear.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Cert III (ESI Distribution / Transmission Overhead / Power Systems Distribution Cable Jointing) and/or Electrical Trade Certificate.

A diploma or tertiary qualification in electrical/electronic engineering is essential if experience criteria is not met.

Current Electrical Workers License – essential.

Preferably 15 + years comprehensive and broad demonstrated technical experience in the Networks business. Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency in accordance with the Energy Safety Act 2006.

Extensive technical experience in a Networks business, especially transmission maintenance.

Extensive knowledge of standards and regulations applicable to transmission assets.

Reasonable knowledge of other disciplines associated with transmission facilities, including substation, protection, SCADA & communications.

Demonstrated ability in applying continuous improvement methodologies.

Must have excellent report writing skills and be able to communicate at all levels.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership.

Good communication skills and customer focus.

MS Office systems, Word, Excel & or Access. ELLIPSE/MIMS and scheduling/work management systems.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. Y ou will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.

The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.

An award- winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

In addition to standard leave, enjoy t hree wellness leave days each year.

Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Pert h office and South Metro Depot , perfect for cyclists.

22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on ( 28 th July 2026)

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)

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