Power System Protection, Commissioning & Maintenance Specialists (Electricians, Technicians & Engineers) Perth (Ascot) | Field & Office Based | Generation, Transmission & Distribution Role Overview Tech West Power delivers specialist protection, commissioning and maintenance services across major public utility - generation, transmission and distribution assets. This role supports commissioning, maintenance, fault investigation and technical reporting across operating power system assets. The work includes field testing, commissioning, routine and condition-based maintenance, fault response support, analysis and documentation. The role suits candidates who are interested in protection principles, system behaviour, disciplined testing and applied technical work. About Tech West Power Founded in 2012, Tech West Power is a specialist power systems company delivering testing, commissioning, protection and maintenance services across the full asset lifecycle. Our work spans generation, transmission and distribution assets , including both regulated electricity networks and large owner‑operated power systems , such as those found in utility‑scale mining operations. We work in environments where safety, reliability and technically defensible decisions are essential. The business focuses on quality execution, service consistency and reliable technical outcomes. Our projects require a practical and disciplined approach to protection, commissioning and asset support. About the Role We are seeking candidates with strong electrical foundations to work in power system protection, commissioning and maintenance. Applications are welcome from electricians, technicians and engineers with relevant technical interest or experience. You might be: An experienced Electrician ready to move beyond construction A Protection or Commissioning Technician wanting deeper system ownership A Graduate or early‑career Engineer seeking real‑world exposure An Engineer with site experience who prefers applied, practical engineering The role can suit experienced personnel or early-career candidates seeking applied power systems exposure. Field, Office & Travel Balance The role combines field-based project and maintenance work with office-based planning, analysis, reporting and technical review. Your time will typically be split between: Site‑based work (commissioning, maintenance and investigations); and Office‑based work at our Ascot office , including planning, preparation, analysis, reporting and collaboration. You should expect: Regular but managed site work across Perth and regional WA Periodic travel aligned to commissioning, maintenance and outage activities Most travel to be short‑duration and planned , rather than fixed FIFO rosters Structured office time for: pre‑job planning and technical review post‑site analysis and reporting training, mentoring and knowledge sharing Office-Based Technical Work Office-based work includes: commissioning strategies are planned, protection behaviour is analysed, reports are written properly, lessons learned are shared, and engineers and technicians work side‑by‑side. This provides time to convert field findings into technical decisions, documented outcomes and repeatable work practices. What You’ll Be Involved In Protection & Commissioning Testing, commissioning and proving protection schemes HV, MV & LV primary and secondary systems Numerical protection relays and protection logic Substation control systems, DC systems, CTs/VTs and interlocking Interface testing with SCADA and control systems Supporting energisation, handover and acceptance Maintenance & Asset Support Routine and condition‑based protection maintenance Investigation of protection operations, alarms and failures Fault analysis, root cause identification and corrective actions Support for outage planning, return‑to‑service and asset upgrades Helping clients understand how and why assets behave over time Across All Work Working directly with operators, clients and stakeholders Producing clear, defensible technical reports , with sufficient time allowed for proper analysis and documentation Applying standards, not shortcuts Learning how networks actually behave — not just how they’re designed Role Suitability · Interest in asset performance beyond first energisation · Interest in fault-finding, logic and system behaviour · Value placed on preparation, documentation and quality outcomes · Comfort working within the discipline required for live power systems · Preference for applied technical work in a specialist power systems environment · Willingness to work across both site-based and office-based tasks What We’re Looking For Essential Solid electrical foundation (trade or engineering) Strong safety mindset and procedural discipline Willingness to learn, investigate and take responsibility Clear written and verbal communication skills WA Driver’s Licence Right to work in Australia Desirable Electrical Workers Licence Protection, commissioning or maintenance exposure Omicron or similar test equipment Utility‑scale or mining power system experience SCADA or control systems exposure Role Offering · Specialist exposure to protection, commissioning and asset maintenance work · Experience across complex operating power system assets · Support from experienced engineers and technicians · A mix of field execution and office-based analysis, planning and reporting · Structured work practices and planned travel arrangements · Work focused on safety, reliability and technical quality · A team environment that supports technical development and consistent delivery standards Remuneration & Conditions Remuneration is aligned with skills, experience and role responsibility. This includes: Strong base rates reflective of specialist power system work Appropriate site and travel compensation when undertaking field‑based activities Transparent and consistent application of allowances and rest arrangements Structured work practices that support sustainability, wellbeing and work‑life balance Conditions are structured to support safe delivery, travel requirements and sustainable work practices. This role offers applied technical work across protection, commissioning, maintenance and asset support.
