HV Technician

Acciona S.A; Goondiwindi Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Australia is seeking a skilled High Voltage Technician to join MacIntyre Wind Farm and maintain the Balance of Plant infrastructure, including substations, HV reticulation and related systems.

You will work within a multi-skilled maintenance team to ensure reliability and safety, perform HV switching, and support roads, drainage and civil works, with on-call duties as required.

Willingness to travel to other renewable energy sites and relevant accreditations are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification.
• 3-5 years post-trade experience.
• A Grade electrical licence (QLD) or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with HV systems, substations, industrial facilities or power generation assets.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Willingness to travel to other renewable energy sites.
• First Aid Level 2 and Working at Heights HV Operator accreditation under ACCIONA Energía Work Permitting System.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across BOP assets.
• Conduct HV and substation inspections, maintenance, repairs and testing.
• Carry out HV switching operations and system manoeuvres.
• Support inspections, maintenance and repair of roads, drainage and civil infrastructure.
• Undertake wind turbine inspections and minor maintenance works as required.
• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure safe and compliant work.
• Maintain records in Maximo and other systems.
• Participate in shutdown planning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to safety, environmental and quality culture on site.
• Participate in an on-call roster for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Electrical trade

3-5 years exp

A Grade Licence

HV systems

Substations

Power assets

Driver's licence

MS Office

Health & safety

Travel willingness

First Aid

Working at Heights

PAW accreditation

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Maximo

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.

We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused High Voltage (HV) Technician to join the team at MacIntyre Wind Farm, one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects. Reporting to the Works Supervisor, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the operation and maintenance of critical renewable energy infrastructure while supporting Australia's transition to a sustainable energy future.

Job Description

The HV Technician is responsible for undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance across the wind farm's Balance of Plant (BOP) infrastructure, including substations, high-voltage reticulation, communication networks, auxiliary systems, site services, roads, and civil infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities across BOP assets.
• Conduct HV and substation inspections, maintenance, repairs, and testing.
• Carry out HV switching operations and system manoeuvres.
• Support inspections, maintenance, and repair of roads, drainage, and civil infrastructure.
• Undertake wind turbine inspections and minor maintenance works as required.
• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Maintain accurate records within maintenance and HSEQ management systems, including Maximo.
• Participate in shutdown planning, project activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a strong safety, environmental and quality culture across the site.
• Participate in an on-call roster supporting a 24/7 operational facility.

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

Required Skills and Competencies

• Electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-trade experience.
• QLD "A Grade" Electrical Licence, or the ability to obtain one, is highly regarded.
• Experience working with HV systems, substations, industrial facilities, or power generation assets.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to travel to other renewable energy sites as required.
• Current qualifications, or the ability to obtain: First Aid Level 2 Working at Heights HV Operator accreditation under ACCIONA Energía's Work Permitting System.

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.