High Voltage Technician (Wind)

Acciona Group; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a HV Technician at MacIntyre Wind Farm in Australia to maintain BOP infrastructure and perform HV switching operations. The role involves participating in shutdowns, adhering to HSE policies, and auditing contractor work. A trade certificate and post-trade experience are required, with travel and roster duties.

PAW status applies and pre-employment checks are standard. Applicants should hold a relevant trade qualification, be able to travel, and work within a team that

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
• Valid QLD A Grade Electrical License (beneficial).
• 3 to 5 years of post-trade qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Balance of Plant (BOP) infrastructure.
• Engage in high voltage (HV) switching operations and maneuvers.
• Participate in shutdown and project planning.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies. Supervise and audit contractor work.
• Collaborate with the Central Support team for technical improvements.

Skills

Trade certificate

QLD A Grade Electrical License

Post-trade experience

First Aid Level 2

Working at Heights

Basic computer skills

Travel availability

SOCI Act 2018 PAW awareness

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

The HV Technician at MacIntyre Wind Farm is responsible for maintaining BOP infrastructure, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with teams, requiring relevant trade certifications and experience.

Job Description

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Balance of Plant (BOP) infrastructure.

Engage in high voltage (HV) switching operations and maneuvers.

Participate in shutdown and project planning.

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies. Supervise and audit contractor work.

Collaborate with the Central Support team for technical improvements.

Required Skills and Competencies

Trade certificate in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.

Valid QLD "A Grade" Electrical License (beneficial).

3 to 5 years of post-trade qualifications.

Basic computer skills.

Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., First Aid Level 2, Working at Heights).

Ability to travel and participate in a call-in roster.

In compliance with Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018, this role is defined as critical worker and labelled at ACCIONA Energia as a Privileged Access Worker (PAW).

Privileged Access Workers (PAW's) are required to obtain satisfactory results from Acciona's Suitability Assessment prior to commencement, this forms part of our standard pre-employment checks.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.