Qualified Electrician - Solar Plant O&M & BESS

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 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