HV and MV Cable Jointer

Install and support critical power cable systems

Join NKT’s Service team in Australia and contribute to reliable energy infrastructure through HV and MV cable jointing and installation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across Australia and New Zealand, supporting customers with cable accessories, installation activities, and technical guidance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Would you like to work on a wide range of projects that support the energy transition?

Deliver safe and high-quality cable installation services

As an HV and MV Cable Jointer, you will support installation projects and service activities across Australia and New Zealand. You will install cable accessories, provide technical support when required, and help ensure projects are completed in accordance with scope, quality requirements, and HSEQ standards. The position includes solo work as well as collaboration with project teams at a range of customer sites, helping keep electrical networks operating reliably.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Install HV and MV cable accessories across Australia and New Zealand
• Follow company procedures, industry standards, and safe systems of work
• Deliver quality workmanship in accordance with installation requirements
• Support customers with technical advice and onsite assistance when requested
• Assist with project completion, emergency call-outs, and site management activities

This position is based in Brisbane, Australia, reporting to the Product & Installation Manager Australia and New Zealand. Extensive travel is required, primarily within Australia, with approximately 200+ travel days per year.

Well-organized and collaborative professional with a safety focus

The right person for this position is comfortable in a variety of settings and handles their work with a practical, steady approach. They are customer-focused, comfortable working in a self-directed way, and contribute positively within a team setting. They approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, value high-quality outcomes, and are motivated to continue developing their knowledge and capabilities. NKT welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and career experiences.

You also have:

• Completed trade qualification
• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing or Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Cable Jointer
• MV Jointing certification and experience up to 42kV (mandatory)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• HV Jointing certification and experience up to 220kV

Support a greener energy future with NKT

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills through a variety of installation projects, collaborate with colleagues and customers across Australia and New Zealand, and gain exposure to a broad range of HV and MV cable technologies. You will be part of an international organisation supporting modern power infrastructure and the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

"As a leader, I value people who take pride in safe and high-quality work, support colleagues and customers, and are committed to continuous learning. This role offers varied project work across Australia and the opportunity to contribute to essential energy infrastructure," says Hiring Manager, Paul McLean.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Paul McLean at +61733206606 or paul.mclean@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Famke Darr at famke.darr@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com