HV Technician - Wind Farm Substations & BOP Maintenance

ACCIONA Energía; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a skilled High Voltage Technician for MacIntyre Wind Farm to maintain BOP assets, substations and HV networks. You will work with a multi-skilled team to ensure reliability, safety and performance of critical renewable infrastructure across the site.

The role requires an electrical trade qualification, 3–5 years post-trade experience, HV system exposure, and a current Australian manual licence. A Grade licence in QLD or the ability to obtain one is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification required.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience.
• QLD 'A Grade' Electrical Licence or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with HV systems, substations, or power generation assets.
• Current manual driver’s licence.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to travel to other renewable energy sites as required.

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 work is safe and compliant.
• Maintain records in maintenance and HSEQ systems (Maximo).
• Participate in shutdown planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

HV systems experience

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

QLD 'A Grade' Electrical Licence

First Aid Level 2

Working at Heights

HV Operator accreditation

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a skilled High Voltage Technician for MacIntyre Wind Farm to maintain BOP assets, substations and HV networks. You will work with a multi-skilled team to ensure reliability, safety and performance of critical renewable infrastructure across the site.

The role requires an electrical trade qualification, 3–5 years post-trade experience, HV system exposure, and a current Australian manual licence. A Grade licence in QLD or the ability to obtain one is highly valued.