Technician II

Novasource Power Services

The Role

Overview

Maintain and operate solar plant BOP, BESS, inverters, generators, and SCADA.

Key Responsibilities

  • inverter maintenance
  • cmms scheduling
  • alarm response
  • bop operations
  • scada monitoring
  • backup power

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • electrical license
  • electrical trade
  • data communications
  • hv switching
  • scada
  • first aid

What You Bring

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

The Company

About Novasource Power Services

-It grew rapidly through major acquisitions—SunSystem, First Solar’s North American and Australian O&M arms—becoming the world’s largest solar O&M provider. -Projects span landmark sites like Topaz Solar Farm, Solar Star, Umbriel Solar and Australia’s Greenough River Solar Farm. -Specialties include utility‑scale solar, commercial & industrial PV operations, battery energy storage systems, aerial inspections and strategic supply‑chain logistics. -They offer predictive maintenance, real‑time monitoring, robotic cleaning, emergency response, equipment retrofits and asset repowering.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Utilities

Energy

Solar

Wind

Battery Storage