Electrician

Phillip Riley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

On-call allowances

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking a Service Electrician to keep our BESS assets performing at their best—from commissioning new sites to fault troubleshooting in the field. You’ll split your time between servicing installations across Australia and supporting production at our factory, collaborating with the Technical Services Manager and Head of Service.

This field-based role suits problem-solvers who prioritise safety and enjoy variety, with on-site and remote customer support, plus after-hours on-call

Qualifications

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with BESS, power systems, or industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and protection settings.
• Ability to read schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel interstate.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting BESS installations across NSW and Australia.
• Commissioning new and existing systems—batteries, inverter, transformers, protection systems.
• Diagnosing faults across control systems, PLCs, and SCADA interfaces.
• Supporting HV switching, isolation, and commissioning (where certified).
• Providing on-site and remote technical support to customers.
• Assisting with electrical assembly, testing, and quality control at our factory.
• Joining an after-hours on-call roster to support critical infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

BESS experience

Circuit diagrams

Electrical licence

Driver's licence

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC control

HV switching tools

Job description

About the Role

As our Service Electrician, you'll be the hands-on expert keeping our BESS assets performing at their best — from commissioning new sites to troubleshooting faults in the field. You'll split your time between servicing installations across Australia and supporting production at our factory, working closely with our Technical Services Manager and Head of Service and Customer Delivery.

This is a field-based role suited to someone who loves solving problems on-site, takes safety seriously, and enjoys variety in their work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting BESS installations across NSW and Australia
• Commissioning new and existing systems — batteries, inverters, transformers, protection systems
• Diagnosing faults across control systems, PLCs, and SCADA interfaces
• Supporting HV switching, isolation, and commissioning (where certified)
• Providing on-site and remote technical support to customers
• Assisting with electrical assembly, testing, and quality control at our factory
• Joining an after-hours on-call roster to support critical infrastructure

What You'll Bring

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with BESS, power systems, or industrial electrical equipment
• Strong understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and protection settings
• Ability to read schematics and single-line diagrams
• Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel interstate

Highly regarded:

• Experience with grid-connected assets and inverter-based resources
• HV Operator/Switching certification
• Exposure to control systems, PLCs, and SCADA platforms
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, or grid-scale BESS

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing team at the forefront of Australia's energy transition
• Genuine variety — field work, factory floor, and customer-facing problem solving
• Work on cutting-edge battery storage technology from installation through to end-of-life

Additional information

• Permanent, full-time role
• Competitive salary and travel/on-call allowances
• Service and commission BESS installations