Electrical Technician - Western Downs, QLD

RES; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birth partner leave and eyecare

Eyecare and skin check allowances

Sponsored education support $3000/year

Referral bonus $3000

4 paid volunteer days

Option to swap public holidays

Job summary

RES is deploying renewable energy across regional Queensland. We are hiring two Electrical Technicians to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, ensuring optimal plant performance.

Join a safety‑conscious team with generous leave, education support, and bonuses for successful referrals. This role is based in Western Downs, Chinchilla or Miles, and requires a current Queensland Electrical Licence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair and installation.
• Desirable experience in solar or BESS renewable energy.
• Valid QLD Electrical Licence and up-to-date safety certificates.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance inspections and fault finding.
• Perform corrective maintenance and advanced diagnostics.
• Help develop SOPs and mentor team members.
• Ensure high safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

Driver’s Licence

LVR/CPR certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Description

Roles:

• 2x Electrical Technicians

Geographical locations as follows:

• Regional QLD - Western Downs, Chinchilla, Miles
• Permanent Full time/ Fixed Term Full Time

About RES

At RES, we’re driven by a bold vision: a world where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy. As the largest independent renewable energy company, we know our people are the heart of our mission. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member is supported to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find rewarding work, inspiring colleagues, and opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

Electrical Technician:

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance inspections, fault finding, corrective maintenance repairs, and advanced diagnostics
• Help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mentor team members
• Work collaboratively to ensure optimal plant performance
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance at all times

Experience & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation
• Experience in the solar or BESS renewable energy sector (desirable but not essential)
• Valid QLD Electrical Licence, Valid Driver’s Licence, Current LVR/CPR certificate, First Aid certificate

What you're looking for?

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

Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product

In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’ssafety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.

RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and

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

Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.

Recruiting Process:

We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Note:

This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.

At RES, we celebrate differences 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.