Technician II

Novasourcepower; Glenellen; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

Training provided

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to support our solar and storage projects on-site. You will replace components, maintain inverters, and work with the engineering team on SCADA tasks, ensuring rapid fault repairs and thorough documentation.

You will also coordinate with subcontractors, conduct inductions, and follow WHS policies while keeping detailed records in our CMMS. Travel to projects will be required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical License (unrestricted) is required.
• High Voltage Switching knowledge is required.
• Construction White Card is required.
• Current and valid Driver’s License is required.
• First Aid (CPR) & LV Rescue training is required.
• Australian Work Rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Replace key components in solar plants and storage projects.
• Maintain inverters and electrical components on site.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA-related tasks.
• Respond promptly to faults and perform repairs.
• Manage subcontractors, inductions, and daily crew briefings.
• Document work with time tracking and CMMS updates.
• Adhere to WHS policies and complete on-site reports.

Skills

Electrical license (unrestricted)

High voltage switching

SCADA data systems

Maintenance planning

Willing to travel

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Dataloggers

Routers

Job description

NovaSource Power Services (‘NSPS’) is a specialist in providing Operations & Maintenance Services to Solar Plants & Battery Energy Storage Projects, around the world.

We presently manage over 26GW of Utility Solar Projects globally; and are established in Australia to drive a higher standard of O&M to market.

About the Role:

• Replacement of key components, such as modules and inverter components
• Maintenance of inverters or associated electrical components.
• Work alongside Engineering team on the SCADA.
• Promptly respond to and execute necessary repairs of faulty equipment.
• Interface with, and management of subcontractors and other workers on site, including site inductions, daily pre-start meetings, etc.
• Continuous reporting of work status and scheduling to Regional Manager and Solar Asset Manager, including complete and detailed documentation of all work performed, involving daily time tracking and use of CMMS.
• WHS reporting and adherence to WHS protocols as established by NovaSource policy.
• Timely documentation of works performed using supplied framework.

This role is supported by a 24/7 Control Room, and involves working with Solar Asset Managers, Site Technicians and Greenskeeper - Attending to assigned work orders relating topreventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, project works.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following:

• Safety as a core value, with a strong commitment to WHS.
• Reliable, organized and team focused.
• Have the tenacity and a can-do approach.
• Being able to efficiently execute tasks, as defined by a maintenance plan.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills with excellent problem solving and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Knowledge and experience in Solar Farm O&M, plant and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of current industry standards, specifications, industry best practice and Australian Standards.
• Current Electrical License (unrestricted).
• High Voltage Switching.
• Construction White Card.
• Current & Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid (CPR) & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue.
• Australian Work Rights.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers)
• Willing to travel to other projects, if required
• On Call Allowance
• Company Vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training for professional development provided.
• Collaborate with an international and dynamic team.

It is NovaSource Power Services’ policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. NSPS disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, colour, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.