Site Technician – PV/Wind Maintenance & Safety

Vena Group; Tailem Bend; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Vena Stars rewards

Inclusive workplace culture

Group insurance

Site-specific training

Paid volunteer leave

Travel and meal allowances

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Vena Energy is seeking a motivated Technician or Trades Assistant to join our site-based O&M team at Tailem Bend. The role will support safe, efficient operation, with responsibilities spanning maintenance checks, vegetation management, stock control, and HSSE documentation.

Ideal candidates have Year 10 schooling, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work in a team. A Class C Driver’s Licence and tools handling skills are required, with the opportunity to progress based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 10 schooling.
• Mechanical knowledge; able to maintain and repair equipment and machinery.
• Competent in the use of power and hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Capable of managing tasks independently and efficiently.
• Good situational awareness in dynamic work environments.
• Experience engaging with local communities or stakeholders.
• Valid Class C Manual Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing, reviewing and modifying check sheets and inspection documentation for equipment and machinery on site.
• Assist with establishing, reviewing and modifying specific plans and procedures (e.g. vegetation maintenance plan).
• Undertake basic inspections and repair of equipment and machinery on site.
• Perform preventative or corrective maintenance of plant and equipment based on OEM or other approved procedures and plans.
• Undertake vegetation management and general grounds duties.
• Undertake general duties including cleaning, housekeeping and inventory control as required.
• Participate in HV switching activities as required to the extent allowable by training and competency.
• Undertaking work as outlined in preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with management plans, manuals and legislative requirements.
• Perform regular stock management and audit of spares to ensure required spares are available and correctly stored.
• Any other general duty required to meet Tailem Bend O&M performance or HSSE KPIs to the extent training and competency permits.
• Respond to incident, outages and emergencies to the extent training and competency permits.
• Maintain registers, check sheets, and complete all required reports as required.
• Assist with the implementation of Vena Energy’s Integrated Management System (IMS), across the site.
• Support with the development and review of HSSE documentation including Risk Registers, SWMS, procedures, permits, audit findings etc.
• Participate HSSE workshops and other HSSE activities including inspections, audits & investigations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Tool usage

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent task management

Community engagement

Education

Year 10 schooling

Driver's Licence (Class C)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

ACDC Licence

Job description

Vena Energy is seeking a motivated Technician or Trades Assistant to join our site-based O&M team at Tailem Bend. The role will support safe, efficient operation, with responsibilities spanning maintenance checks, vegetation management, stock control, and HSSE documentation.

Ideal candidates have Year 10 schooling, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work in a team. A Class C Driver’s Licence and tools handling skills are required, with the opportunity to progress based on experience.