Electrical Technician

RES; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

RES in Brisbane seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to oversee and participate in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems, ensuring safety and optimal performance. You will lead, guide, and mentor junior technicians while contributing to innovative renewable energy projects within our global network.

The role involves diagnosing complex electrical issues, developing SOPs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Ability to read complex circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical issues efficiently.
• Replace faulty components to ensure reliability and performance.
• Develop and implement maintenance SOPs and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Assist in installing new electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with other departments for smooth operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance performance.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Circuit diagrams

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

On-call & overtime

Maintenance software

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

RES acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company , guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career s they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The p osition

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and participate in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will also provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to junior technicians while contributing to innovative projects within the renewable energy sector.

Accountabilities

• Perform routine and advanced maintenance and inspections on mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical /technical issues efficiently.
• Repair and replace faulty components to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for maintenance and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards , systems and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Assist in the installation of new electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide leadership, technical support, and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolutions.

Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours , overtime, and be on-call as needed.

Experience

• Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.
• E xperience in the renewable energy sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems and communication networks is desirable;

Qualifications

Valid electrical license for the state

Valid Drivers licence

LVR/ CPR current certificate

First Aid current certificate

Safety Obligations

• take reasonable care for your own health and safety
• take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
• comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given by the company

At RES, we celebrate difference s as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

The world's largest independent renewable energy company

40 years

of experience

4500

employees

27GW

41GW

operational assets supporte d

WIND

SOLAR

ENERGY
STORAGE

T RANSMISSION
& D ISTRIBUTION

GREEN HYDROGEN

In order to achieve our mission of ‘market leading’ performance we have adopted the goal of ‘Market Leading Safety Performance’ which will be delivered by continually reviewing our performance through our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that we are able to communicate and deliver on our programs. Our strategic programs include:

• Developing one consistent ‘Don’t Risk it’ culture through effective consultation and engagement;
• Sharing learning internally and externally to help us set objectives to continually improve;
• Transition to a HS&E learning partnership, where ownership of safety and environmental compliance is led by the operating business;
• Standardise all monitoring and reporting so as to understand and control hazards (Velocity EHS, Power BI) to ensure a single accessible source of truth;
• Foster greater standardisation, innovation and agility, to leverage our multi-national approach;
• Promoting a work culture which emphasises fairness, inclusion and opportunity;

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.