Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Based in Adelaide with travel to sites in SA, VIC, NSW & QLD
- Build and lead CPP's new national Transformer Services capability
- Major projects. High earning potential. Grow your career within.
Who is CPP?
CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.
As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #192 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.
Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 800 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.
Join us in shaping the future of energy.
Asset Management Services
CPP’s Asset Management Services ensure the reliability and longevity of high-voltage assets. As a key part of our end-to-end service offering, we provide a seamless transition from construction and commissioning to ongoing asset management.
As CPP continues to expand its presence, AMS is creating a dedicated Transformer Services capability to bring specialist transformer installation expertise in-house. This investment will strengthen project delivery, create new growth opportunities and establish a national team capable of supporting transformer projects across Australia.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced transformer specialist to build and lead a new national capability from the ground up.
As the Transformer Services Manager, you'll take ownership of establishing CPP's transformer installation and services offering. you'll build and lead a specialist national team responsible for transformer receipt, transport inspections, assembly, installation, oil processing, testing, commissioning support and ongoing asset services.
Initially, this role will be highly hands-on. You'll be in the field leading installations, mentoring team members and demonstrating best practice across transformer receipt, assembly, installation, oil processing, testing and commissioning readiness. As the capability matures and the team grows, the role will naturally transition towards planning, resourcing, scheduling and operational leadership across multiple sites and projects.
Working across substations, utility infrastructure and major data centre projects, you'll play a critical role in building a service line that is strategically important to CPP's future growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Establish and lead CPP's national transformer installation and services team.
- Recruit, coach and develop specialist supervisors, technicians and tradespeople.
- Lead transformer installation activities from delivery and assembly through to commissioning support.
- Develop safe work procedures, quality systems and delivery methodologies.
- Manage planning, scheduling and resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Build strong relationships with OEMs, clients, project teams and specialist subcontractors.
- Support estimating, tendering and future growth opportunities within the transformer services business

