Electrical Team Lead Solar Farm HV & O&M

Solarig; Mudgee; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Vehicle

Phone & Tools provided

Job summary

Solarig is seeking an Electrical Team Leader in Mudgee (NSW) to oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of a utility-scale solar farm. This hands-on leadership role requires strong HV and electrical maintenance expertise, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will coordinate operations, support technicians and contractors, perform HV switching, and manage maintenance programs to meet production targets. An on-site roster and company vehicle/support are provided.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted NSW electrical license is required.
• 2 years' experience in solar farm operations.
• HV switching qualification is required.
• Construction industry safety card (White Card) is required.
• Cert. IV Work Health & Safety is highly desirable.
• Low Voltage Rescue Training.
• CPR Training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily solar farm operations and maintenance.
• Support site technicians, contractors and O&M staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot solar, HV and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Perform HV switching, isolations, shutdowns and re-energisation per procedures.
• Manage CMMS work orders, schedules and reporting.
• Liaise with OEMs and suppliers on technical issues and warranties.
• Support safety, availability and production targets.
• Manage risks and permits; ensure WHS and electrical safety compliance.
• Improve plant reliability and performance.
• Join on-call roster and lead emergency responses as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

HV electrical maintenance

Communication

Education

Unrestricted NSW Electrical License

High Voltage Switching Qualification

White Card (Construction)

Cert. IV Work Health & Safety

Low Voltage Rescue Training

CPR Training

Driver’s License

Tools

HV switching equipment

CMMS (work orders)

Job description

Solarig is seeking an Electrical Team Leader in Mudgee (NSW) to oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of a utility-scale solar farm. This hands-on leadership role requires strong HV and electrical maintenance expertise, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will coordinate operations, support technicians and contractors, perform HV switching, and manage maintenance programs to meet production targets. An on-site roster and company vehicle/support are provided.