Solar and Battery Inspection Supervisor

Connect Sydney; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechSafe Australia, part of Service Stream, is seeking a Solar and Battery Inspection Supervisor to lead the CER Inspectorate and ensure all electrical inspections comply with Australian standards and regulations.

You will oversee field teams, provide training and mentoring, and coordinate with clients, regulators and scheduling to meet KPIs and project targets. Nationally-based with flexible location options.

Qualifications

• Electrical work licence is mandatory.
• SAA Solar Accreditation for Grid-connected PV & Battery Storage is required.
• CER Inspector Accreditation is desirable.
• Working at Heights accreditation is desirable.
• Construction White Card is required for site access.
• Current drivers licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate TechSafe's CER Inspectorate activities.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and client KPIs.
• Manage inspectors/sub-contractors and maintain reporting quality.
• Oversee budgets and financial decisions for projects.
• Liaise with clients and regulators to address issues and complaints.
• Promote safety, training and performance management.

Tools

Electrical licence

SAA Solar Accreditation

CER Inspector Accreditation

Working at Heights

Construction White Card

Drivers licence

Job description

Primary LocationWA - WelshpoolJob Description SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solar and Battery Inspection Supervisor to join TechSafe Australia, part of Service Stream in our Utilities divisonAbout the RoleAbout the RoleTechSafe Australia are currently seeking a Solar and Battery Inspection Supervisor to join our company. The role provides opportunity for those experienced in the renewables sector to work closely with Regulators, Government Departments, Standards Groups and TechSafe’s Technical Team. The role requires a high level of technical expertise with knowledge of applicable Australian Standards and Regulations, working closely with business stakeholders including Inspectors, Field Personnel, HSE Team, Operations Manager, Clients and the Scheduling Team. You will be responsible for ensuring electrical inspection works comply with legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements, through effective management of field personnel, providing induction, mentoring, ongoing training, field audits and performance management.Nature of position: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: Flexible - The role can be based in any of our offices nationallyReporting Line: Operations ManagerKey Responsibilities:Lead, direct, plan and coordinate the activities of TechSafe's CER InspectorateProvide subject matter expertise to the work group, clients and customers to ensure compliance to all relevant laws, regulationsManage teams of inspectors/sub-contractors to ensure that client/contract KPIs, milestones and targets are being met or exceededEnsure quality of reporting through review processes ahead of submission to regulators, clients and customers.Ensure the standard of all work in the field is of a high quality and in accordance with work practices and standards required by the Client, the Company and service providersMaintain reporting systems to ensure timeliness, accuracy of all management information systemsReview company procedures and systems applicable to your role for compliance to statutory, customer, utility and local Government requirementsMake sound and competent financial decisions for your assigned project, the business unit and the companyLiaise with the client and their customers to appropriately manage operational and technical issues or complaintsWork with the Operations Manager and Scheduling team to ensure that corporate objectives and financial targets are being met or exceededAct as nominee on the company’s electrical contractors licencing if necessaryAbout you:Possess a strong aptitude for effective leadership, with a commitment to positively influence others.Possess an expert technical knowledge of the relevant aspects of the work and the work practices required by the industry and client baseExcellent communication skills to interpret the meaning of complex written, spoken and diagrammatic procedures and to ensure all staff are clearly instructed on procedures, policies and targets etc.Demonstrable ability to manage to a budgetBe committed to excellent performance and workmanshipPossess a high level of organisation skills to achieve targets.Proven industry experienceQualifications:Electrical work licenceSAA Solar Accreditation for Grid connected PV Systems and Battery Storage Systems for Grid-Connected PV Systems Design & Install (Stand Alone desirable)CER Inspector Accreditation (desirable)Working at Heights accreditation (desirable)Construction White CardCurrent drivers licenceAbout UsService Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base. Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities. Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.DepartmentField ServicesHow to ApplyIf this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.