Electrical Apprentice

What We Offer

• Full-time apprenticeship position based in Reeves Plains SA
• 10-hour days working Monday-Friday with remote working opportunities!
• Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Electrotechnology)
• Career development pathways post-apprenticeship

The Opportunity
Downers Energy & Utilities team is seeking applications for an Electrical Apprenticeship opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in the power and utilities industry while gaining hands-on experience working on critical high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

Under the guidance of qualified tradespeople and experienced technicians youll assist with the construction installation maintenance testing and repair of substations and associated equipment. As part of your structured apprenticeship youll gain exposure to transformers switchgear circuit breakers protection systems and commissioning activities while developing valuable skills in fault finding interpreting electrical drawings using testing equipment and working safely within live electrical environments. Through a combination of formal training and on-the-job learning youll build the technical knowledge and practical experience required for a rewarding career in the electrical industry

About You

• Drivers Licence
• Provide First Aid CPR and White Card Highly regarded
• Completed Year 10 or higher (Year 12 preferred) with Pass marks in Maths & English
• Comfortable working outdoors and in technical environments like substations
• Committed to working safely and responsibly in high-risk electrical areas

About Energy & Utilities
Downers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks delivering complete services across the water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts specialist engineering integrated OEM partners and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement email applications will not be accepted.