Qualified Electrician

NovaSource Power Services; Calala; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call Allowance

Company Vehicle

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health & Fitness Benefits

Training for professional development

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services operates across Solar Plants and Battery Energy Storage Projects, delivering O&M excellence on site in Australia. The role focuses on operating and maintaining BOP assets, inverters, and backup power, with active SCADA monitoring support.

You will work closely with the engineering team to ensure reliability and uptime. We seek a safety‑minded, organized professional willing to travel; you will join an international, dynamic team and benefit from a company vehicle,

Qualifications

• Unrestricted electrical licence and Australian work rights.
• Construction White Card.
• Current & valid Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid (CPR) and LV Rescue.
• Experience with data communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BOP plant components and BESS monitoring.
• Maintain inverters and electrical components.
• Operate and maintain backup power via generator/UPS.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA monitoring.
• Respond to alarms and plan/execute repairs.
• Interface with subcontractors and on-site workers; conduct inductions and pre-start meetings.
• Plan and schedule Annual Maintenance Tasks via MP and CMMS.
• Adhere to WHS policies and emergency plans; follow SOPs.
• Document works using the provided framework.
• Work with Solar Asset Managers and Site Technicians on work orders.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

SCADA monitoring

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

SCADA systems

Dataloggers

Routers

Job description

NovaSource Power Services (‘NSPS’) is a specialist in providing Operations & Maintenance Services to Solar Plants & Battery Energy Storage Projects, around the world.

We presently manage over 26GW of Utility Solar Projects globally; and are established in Australia to drive a higher standard of O&M to market.

About the Role

• Operate and maintain key components, such as BOP plant (transformer, switchgear, cables, and substation interconnections etc), BESS monitoring.
• Maintenance of inverters or associated electrical components.
• Operate and Maintain back-up power via generator and/or UPS.
• Work alongside Engineering team on the SCADA monitoring.
• Promptly respond to alarms and plan/execute necessary repairs of faulty equipment.
• Interface with, and management of subcontractors and other workers on site, including site inductions, daily pre-start meetings, etc.
• Reporting to Area Manager and manage planning and scheduling of Annual Maintenance Tasks through Maintenance Procedures (MP) and tracking through the CMMS.
• WHS reporting and adherence to NovaSource policies, WHS management plans and Emergency Response Plans.
• Follow guidelines as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Timely documentation of works performed using supplied framework.
• This role is supported by a 24/7 Control Room, and involves working with Solar Asset Managers, Site Technicians and Greenskeeper - Attending to assigned work orders relating topreventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, project works.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following

• Safety as a core value, with a strong commitment to WHS.
• Reliable, organized and team focused.
• Have the tenacity and a can-do approach.
• Being able to efficiently execute tasks, as defined by a maintenance plan.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills with excellent problem solving and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Knowledge and experience in Renewable, plant and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of current industry standards, specifications, industry best practice and Australian Standards.
• Current Electrical License (unrestricted).
• Construction White Card.
• Current & Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid (CPR) & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue.
• Australian Work Rights.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers)
• Willing to travel to other projects, if required
• On Call Allowance
• Company Vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training for professional development provided.
• Collaborate with an international and dynamic team.
• Work with a market leader in solar O&M
• Discounted Health & Fitness Benefits
• Base Salary + Super + Bonus +Allowances

Who are we

https://www.novasourcepower.com/

It is NovaSource Power Services’ policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. NSPS disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, colour, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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