Technician

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 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?