Technician

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Tailem Bend; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Family leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Group insurance

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Travel and meal allowances

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Vena Energy seeks a motivated Technician or Trades Assistant for a site-based role in Tailem Bend, SA. You will support safe, compliant site operations, perform maintenance, and assist with vegetation and grounds management alongside a collaborative team.

Open to candidates with appropriate trade background; year 10 education required and a valid driver’s licence. Roles involve HV/LV operations and general site duties with opportunity for site-specific training.

Qualifications

• Must have Year 10 schooling.
• Mechanical knowledge to maintain/repair equipment on site.
• Competent with power and hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
• Strong safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Capable of working independently and efficiently.
• Good situational awareness in dynamic environments.
• Experience engaging with local communities or stakeholders.
• Valid Class C Manual Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance management and inspection documentation for equipment and machinery.
• Support vegetation management and grounds duties.
• Participate in HV switching activities within training and competency.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance per plans and procedures.
• Ensure stock control and prepare required reports.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Power and hand tools

Team player

Driver's licence

Education

Year 10 schooling

Job description

Vena Energy is seeking a motivated and safety‑conscious Technician or Trades Assistant to join our diverse and collaborative operations and maintenance team. This is a site-based role, where the level of responsibility will be aligned to your skills, experience, and trade background. You will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the site while contributing to a respectful and inclusive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Management Assist with establishing, reviewing and modifying check sheets and inspection documentation for equipment and machinery on site (structures, LV Plant, civil, mechanical, facility, etc.). 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.
• Medium Voltage/High Voltage Operations: Participate in HV switching activities as required to the extent allowable by training and competency.
• Asset Operations (PV/Wind): 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.

Risk Assessment & HSSE Management

• 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.

Open to candidates at Trades Assistant or Technician level depending on experience and qualifications.

Must have

• 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

Good to have

• Proven experience in a trade or skilled profession
• Minimum one year of experience working on an operational solar asset or in a similar industry
• Practical experience with HSSE systems and protocols
• Solid understanding of corporate HSSE and quality management systems
• Knowledge of legislative requirements related to Landcare and environmental management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Forklift operation certification and experience
• Valid ACDC Licence (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control)

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Why Join Vena Energy?

We offer a competitive salary plus a strong range of employee benefits, including:

• Wellbeing Program – Flexi - Lifestyle Dollars, 6 days’ Flexi - Family leave, and access to ThoughtFull (EAP) platform.
• Recognition and Engagement – Vena Stars rewards, regular social events, and team activities.
• Inclusive Workplace Culture – Connect with colleagues throughout Australia and beyond.
• Group Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Professional Development – Site‑specific training provided with ongoing career‑building opportunities.
• Paid Volunteer Leave – 2 days to give back to your community.
• Travel and Meal Allowances – Vehicle and meal allowances for commutes.
• Paid Parental Leave – 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?

At Vena Group, we believe in a world with no compromises, where the strength of our business lies in the diversity of our people.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Vena Group is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the energy and digital infrastructure transition to sustainable and affordable development of green solutions that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders.

Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.