Mechanical Technician - Solar Farm & Asset Maintenance

NovaSource Power Services; Goonumbla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Technician to support O&M for solar plants and battery energy storage projects. You will maintain trackers, PV structures, and related equipment, perform inspections, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.

Join a global leader in solar O&M with a hands-on role, requiring safety focus, autonomy, and a willingness to travel to sites. The role involves driving vehicles and carrying out vegetation and panel cleaning tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar roles and trades activities.
• High risk work licence.
• Valid Driving Licence – 2 to 4 tons vehicles (C class).
• Experience with mechanical systems used in solar farms (trackers, PV panels structures, module cleaning) or demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Certificate II or III in Engineering or Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining).
• Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
• Computer literate for reporting and/or digital input of maintenance activities (work orders, equipment).
• Willing to travel to other projects, if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical systems (tracker structures and related equipment).
• Perform regular inspections and checks to monitor performance of mechanical assets.
• Prepare, track, close, and record maintenance work orders.
• Liaise with manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers on technical aspects.
• Assist site manager and electricians on regular maintenance tasks.
• Carry out vegetation control activities to support O&M tasks within the plant.
• Carry out PV panel cleaning to keep panels operating as expected.
• Operate vehicles (tractors, RTVs, zero-turn mowers) and use tools like brushcutters, pressure washers, sprayers within plant boundaries.
• Undertake other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

3+ years experience

High risk work licence

Valid driving licence (C class)

Mechanical systems

Safety conscious

Computer literacy

Willing to travel

Education

Certificate II or III in Engineering or Mechanical Trade

Job description

NovaSource Power Services is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Technician to support O&M for solar plants and battery energy storage projects. You will maintain trackers, PV structures, and related equipment, perform inspections, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.

Join a global leader in solar O&M with a hands-on role, requiring safety focus, autonomy, and a willingness to travel to sites. The role involves driving vehicles and carrying out vegetation and panel cleaning tasks