Solar Generation Technician

APA Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

APA Group is seeking two Solar Generation Technicians to join the Asset Operations team in Western Australia. You will contribute to the operations and maintenance of Emu Downs and Badgingarra Solar Farms, ensuring safety and reliability of assets, diagnosing electrical issues, and complying with industry standards.

The role reports to the Manager Asset Operations – Renewables and involves collaboration with technicians and engineers to improve performance and provide training as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues related to these systems.
• Comply with industry regulations and standards to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to improve the performance of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support and training to other staff as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to advise on potential improvements.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for two Solar Generation Technicians to join us in our Asset Operations team in Western Australia on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Manager Asset Operations – Renewables, you will play a key role in the Operations and maintenance of Emu Downs and Badgingarra Solar Farms. This includes ensuring the safety and reliability of the solar farm assets, diagnosing and resolving electrical issues, and complying with industry regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues related to these systems.
• Comply with industry regulations and standards to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to improve the performance of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support and training to other staff as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to advise on potential improvements.

Your background

• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to electrical systems.

About the Team

The Operations & Maintenance team exist to safely operateAPA Power, Transmission, Midstream and Network assets in an efficient and cost-effective manner to enable APA to achieve its business strategy and goals, extract maximum value from its assets, and deliver value for its customers.

To help APA Securing Australia’s Energy Future, the Operations teams focus is on Our People, Operational Excellence and Creating Value. We are also making great strides towards achieving our net zero ambition, enabling APA to be world class in energy solutions.

This is an exciting time for the team, we need people who are courageous, nimble, and ready to make an impact.

Working at APA

At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges: the energy transition. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future.We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes on Monday, 19 October 2026. Role Reference Number: JR5007

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.