Senior Solar Plant O&M Technician

Novasource-Power-Services; Glenrowan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a hands-on O&M Technician to operate and maintain solar and battery storage assets in Victoria. You will handle critical electrical infrastructure, SCADA monitoring, and generator/UPS backups, while coordinating with engineers and on-site teams.

The role requires reading plans, strict WHS compliance, and willingness to travel to site locations. Australian work rights and an unrestricted electrical license are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety as a core value and commitment to WHS policies.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel to multiple projects as required.
• Experience with Renewable plant equipment and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BOP components (transformer, switchgear, cables, substation interconnections) and BESS monitoring.
• Maintain inverters and associated electrical components.
• Operate and maintain backup power via generator/UPS.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA monitoring and alarms.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site workers, inductions, and daily pre-starts.
• Plan and schedule Annual Maintenance Tasks via Maintenance Procedures and CMMS.
• Ensure WHS compliance and document activities per SOP.

Skills

Safety mindset

Reliability

Organized

Team focus

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Education

Electrical license (unrestricted)

Construction White Card

Driver's License (current & valid)

First Aid (CPR) & LV Rescue

Australian Work Rights

Tools

SCADA monitoring

CMMS

Dataloggers

Routers

Job description

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a hands-on O&M Technician to operate and maintain solar and battery storage assets in Victoria. You will handle critical electrical infrastructure, SCADA monitoring, and generator/UPS backups, while coordinating with engineers and on-site teams.

The role requires reading plans, strict WHS compliance, and willingness to travel to site locations. Australian work rights and an unrestricted electrical license are essential.