Technician III

Description

The position works from a 24/7 control room alongside solar asset managers, site technicians and greenskeepers, handling work orders for preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and project work.

• Operate and maintain key components, such as BOP plant (transformer, switchgear, cables, and substation interconnections etc), BESS monitoring.
• Maintenance of inverters or associated electrical components.
• Operate and maintain back-up power via generator and/or UPS.
• Work alongside Engineering team on the SCADA monitoring.
• Promptly respond to alarms and plan/execute necessary repairs of faulty equipment.
• Interface with and manage subcontractors and other workers on site, including site inductions and daily pre‑start meetings.
• Report to Area Manager and manage planning and scheduling of Annual Maintenance Tasks through Maintenance Procedures (MP) and tracking through the CMMS.
• Follow guidelines as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Timely documentation of works performed using supplied framework.
• Efficiently execute tasks as defined by a maintenance plan.

Requirements

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong safety focus, reliability, organization, teamwork, a can‑do attitude, ability to follow maintenance plans, solid problem‑solving and communication skills, computer proficiency, willingness to travel, and a solid understanding of renewable‑energy equipment and Australian industry standards.

• WHS reporting and adherence to NovaSource policies, WHS management plans and Emergency Response Plans.
• Reliable, organized and team focused.
• Have the tenacity and a can‑do approach.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills with excellent problem solving and effective communication.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge and experience in renewable plant and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of current industry standards, specifications, industry best practice and Australian Standards.
• Current Electrical License (unrestricted).
• Construction White Card.
• Current & valid Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid (CPR) & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue.
• HV Switching.
• Trade Qualification – Electrical.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers).
• Willingness to travel to other projects, if required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance