Solar Farm Electrician - FIFO, 2w/2w, Accommodation

Phillip Riley; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

2 weeks on 2 weeks off roster

Accommodation provided and meal bag

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking a qualified Electrician to support the ongoing operations and maintenance of Wandoan Solar Farm in Queensland. The role involves electrical maintenance, HV/MV operations support, and coordinating subcontractors in an on-site team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of solar PV systems and experience in industrial or utility-scale electrical environments, with a current QLD Electrical License and SCADA familiarity.

Qualifications

• Current QLD Electrical License required.
• Experience with solar PV systems or industrial electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, compliance and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, plans and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with SCADA monitoring and basic fault diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective electrical maintenance activities.
• Assist inspection checklists and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor SCADA systems for faults, alarms, and events.
• Analyse performance data to identify optimization opportunities and minimize downtime.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in or oversee HV switching activities in line with training and competencies.
• Support maintenance and inspection of MV and HV assets in accordance with site requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

SCADA monitoring

Fault diagnostics

Schematic reading

Solar PV systems

Industrial electrical systems

Education

QLD Electrical License

Job description

Phillip Riley is seeking a qualified Electrician to support the ongoing operations and maintenance of Wandoan Solar Farm in Queensland. The role involves electrical maintenance, HV/MV operations support, and coordinating subcontractors in an on-site team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of solar PV systems and experience in industrial or utility-scale electrical environments, with a current QLD Electrical License and SCADA familiarity.