Qualified Electrician

NovaSource Power Services; Glenellen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health & Fitness Benefits

On Call Allowance

Training for professional development

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services seeks a Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain solar and battery storage assets across Australian sites. You will manage BOP components, inverters, BESS monitoring, and backup power systems while coordinating with the Engineering team on SCADA and alarms.

The role involves on-site work, supervising subcontractors, documenting tasks, and following SOPs and WHS policies. A hands-on problem-solver with strong planning, communication, and computer skills, you will

Qualifications

• Electrical license (unrestricted) required.
• Construction White Card required.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• First Aid (CPR) and Low Voltage (LV) Rescue certification.
• HV switching knowledge.
• Australian work rights required.
• Experience with SCADA, dataloggers and routers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BOP components (transformer, switchgear, cables, substations).
• Maintain inverters and electrical components.
• Operate and maintain back-up power via generators/UPS.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA monitoring.
• Respond to alarms and perform repairs.
• Interface with subcontractors and on-site workers; conduct inductions and daily meetings.
• Plan and schedule annual maintenance tasks; report through CMMS.
• Adhere to WHS policies and SOPs; document work.
• Support 24/7 control room operations with asset managers and site technicians.

Skills

Safety culture

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Travel readiness

Plan interpretation

Industry standards

SCADA data

Education

Electrician license (unrestricted)

Construction White Card

Driver’s license (valid)

First Aid & LV Rescue

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.

HV Switching

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.