Electrician

Recurrent Energy; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Public holiday pay

Remote allowance

Career progression

Long term security

Job summary

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, is seeking an Electrician (Field Technician) for the Gunnedah Solar Farm in Australia. The role operates on either an 8 days on/6 days off or 4 days on/3 days off roster with paid on-call every 3 weeks and focuses on O&M to keep site performance at peak efficiency.

You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, develop SOPs for maintenance and training, and supervise subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals and schematics.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repairing various electrical equipment, preferably in renewables and solar.
• Willingness for roster flexibility for on-call and emergency works.
• Sound computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot project systems issues.
• Develop standard operating documents for machine maintenance, operations and training.
• Oversee and supervise sub-contractors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical maintenance

Roster flexibility

Computer skills

Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar. As a technologically driven front-runner, we are a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and provider of solar energy solutions as well as boasting a diverse pipeline of utility-scale power projects.

We operate a growing network of solar farms across Australia and are committed to advancing sustainable power generation.

The Opportunity

Join our O&M team at Gunnedah Solar Farm as an Electrician (Field Technician) on either our 8 days on, 6 days off or 4 days on, 3 days off roster (with paid on-call every 3 weeks). This hands-on role focuses on operations and maintenance (O&M), helping ensure the site performs at peak efficiency.

What we offer:

• Total package of up to $112,500 - $117,500 per annum + super
• Breakdown: $100,000 - $105,000 base salary + $6,250 remote allowance + up to $6,250 performance bonus + super
• Additional overtime and public holiday worked paid at award rates
• Choose from our two roster options (both are 9.5 hour days + 30 min unpaid break):
• 8 days on, 6 days off roster
• 4 days on, 3 days off roster (includes being paid on-call every third weekend)
• The ability to commute to work daily is crucial
• Long term job security
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities within a growing company
• Be part of Australia's clean energy transition

You will be responsible for:

• Performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting various project systems issues
• Developing standard operating documents for machine maintenance, operations and training
• Overseeing and supervising sub-contractors

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals and schematics
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repairing various types of electrical equipment with preferred experience in renewables and solar
• Willingness for some roster flexibility for on call and emergency works where required
• Sound computer skills

As this is a long term role, we are only seeking applicants with full Australian working rights.

Recurrent Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. All applications will be considered on their merits.

*Pre-employment medical screening is required for this role.