• Test, commission and maintain electrical protection systems across sites.
• Travel to Stanwell and host sites supporting reliability and faults.
• Work safely to statutory, safety and environmental standards.

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Queensland, supporting Stanwell’s power generation and renewable energy assets across multiple locations. The role operates on a permanent day‑shift roster of 14 days on, 14 days off. Travel is an inherent requirement of the position, including travel for both operational duties and training. Camp-style accommodation will be provided while on roster, and the role may be based on any of Stanwell’s site locations.

As a Travelling Service Technician – Electrical Protection Systems, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of renewable and heavy electrical assets across Stanwell’s portfolio. Working within Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo), you will deliver high‑quality protection system testing, commissioning, and preventative and breakdown maintenance, while consistently upholding Stanwell’s strong safety culture. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role ideally suited to an experienced protection technician who enjoys travel, technical variety, and working across emerging renewable technologies.

Key activities include:

• Executing protection relay testing, commissioning and functional verification across HV and LV systems
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical protection systems, transformers, generators and motors
• Fault finding and diagnosis of complex electrical and protection scheme issues
• Testing and commissioning of protection functions including overcurrent, earth fault, differential, voltage, frequency and generator protection
• Operating advanced test equipment such as Omicron, Megger, DIRANA and partial discharge systems
• Preparing detailed test reports, commissioning records and compliance documentation
• Working safely and in accordance with SAMCo, Stanwell and host site HSE, quality and statutory requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement through recommendations to improve safety, reliability and efficiency
• Collaborating with engineering teams, OEMs, clients and site personnel across multiple locations
• Participating in on‑call and standby rosters as required

About You

You are an experienced electrical protection technician who brings strong technical capability, a safety‑first mindset and the flexibility to work across diverse sites and conditions. You enjoy problem solving, working autonomously and contributing to a high‑performing team delivering essential services to Australia’s energy transition.

You will bring:

• An Electrical Trade Certificate and a current Queensland Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence
• Strong experience in HV switchgear operation, protection testing and advanced fault finding
• Demonstrated capability in testing and commissioning electrical protection systems
• Confidence using advanced electrical test and diagnostic equipment
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A willingness to travel intrastate and interstate and work on continuous or site‑based rosters
• Commitment to Stanwell and SAMCo’s safety, environmental and quality standards
• Current “C” or “MR” or “HR” Driver’s Licence and white card

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180.
• Exceptional safety culture.
• Weekly pay + site allowances + 12.75% superannuation + annual incentive scheme.
• Contributions for Income Protection and TPD insurance units. 
• 4 weeks annual leave plus access to Purchased Leave.
• SAMCo EA allowances apply
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to learning and development on and off the job (including LinkedIn learning).

About SAMCo

Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanwell Corporation.  Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV. 

Applications close: 11:55pm, 18 March 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity are an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.