Specialist Technician

Description

• Provide hands-on, on-site technical interventions, particularly for electrical systems and components, ensuring timely resolution of faults and performance issues.
• Offer both remote and on-site troubleshooting and performance analysis, leveraging electrical expertise to support plant operations and cross-functional teams.
• Developing Method Statements, ITPs, and working with OEMs on fault diagnoses.
• Assist in Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE) incident investigations, contributing electrical insights to root cause analyses and recommending improvements to technical procedures.
• Develop, review, and update operational documentation such as Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Work Instructions, and Method Statements, with a strong focus on electrical procedures and safety compliance.
• Deliver expert technical support for Solar and Storage Operations & Maintenance (O&M), with a focus on electrical infrastructure including plant GPS, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and power conversion technologies.

Requirements

• Full Australian driving license.
• Base Yourself in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Understanding of SCADA, instrumentation, communication networks, HVAC, fire protection, and security systems (desirable).
• Solar PV O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial).
• Electrical License for the relevant state, LVR/CPR, First Aid, and Construction White Card.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Coaching mentality, skilled in training and upskilling others.
• Experience in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Experience with central inverters, SCADA, data monitoring, and HV switchgear.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• DC/LV installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning.
• Desirable experience in battery storage installation and O&M (MW-scale).
• Familiarity with central inverters, High Voltage operations, and AC/DC systems in utility-scale solar and BESS.
• Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent; other technical training to be assessed.
• Proficient in IT for report writing and documentation.
• Battery storage technology knowledge (training available).
• Required Qualification: Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with valid Electrical License
• Knowledge of APAC Health & Safety legislation and solar PV & BESS technologies.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave for birth givers and partners (eligibility: 12 months service).
• Eyecare and skin check allowances, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP support.
• Remote/Hybrid work opportunity
• $3,000 bonus for successful candidate referrals (paid in two stages).
• 4 paid volunteer days annually.
• Sponsored education support (up to $3,000/year for role-related studies).
• Option to swap public holidays for culturally significant days.
• 25 days annual leave (including 1 discretionary day).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance