Site Technician (BESS)

AGL; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse workplace environment

Job summary

A leading energy company in Australia, located in Greater Bendigo, is seeking a Site Technician (BESS) to assist with the operation and maintenance of its growing grid-scale battery fleet. You will develop service schedules, manage contractors, and ensure timely delivery of maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification in electrical discipline and experience with high voltage operations. This role offers long-term growth opportunities within a diverse workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a trade qualification in electrical discipline.
• Need a high voltage switching operations certificate.
• Experience with varied software systems including SCADA.
• Demonstrated risk management with hazard identification and mitigation.
• Driver's license is required for site access.

Responsibilities

• Develop BESS service, repair schedules and operational management plans.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers, operators, and technicians.
• Manage permit-to-work systems and contractor management systems.
• Manage permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely maintenance.

Skills

Risk management

High Voltage switching operations

SCADA

Permit creation

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Trade qualification in electrical discipline

High Voltage switching operations certificate

Tools

SCADA

Permitting systems

Maintenance systems

Job description

AGL's BESS Operations team has a newly created and exciting opportunity for a Site Technician (BESS) based at our newly transitioned Liddell site. You will be reporting into the Site Team Leader and assisting with the operation and maintenance of AGL's growing grid‑scale battery fleet.

AGL's ambitious energy targets of 12GW of new renewable and firming capacity by 2035 see grid‑scale batteries as a key part of our asset portfolio. This role will provide long‑term growth and exposure to a variety of different projects and opportunities across the region.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing BESS service, repair schedules and operational management plans.
• Working with a multi‑disciplined team of engineers, operators and technicians.
• Providing leadership and management of AGL's contractor management system.
• Managing permit‑to‑work systems.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure BESS maintenance activities are delivered on time.

What you'll bring:

• Trade qualification in electrical discipline and High Voltage switching operations certificate.
• Capability with varied software systems including SCADA, permitting systems, maintenance systems and similar.
• NSW driver’s licence.
• Experience in permit creation and workflow management.
• Demonstrated risk management experience including hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation/preventative control awareness.

Applications close 20 January.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.