Technician III

Novasource-Power-Services; Glenrowan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a hands-on O&M Technician to operate and maintain solar and battery storage assets in Victoria. You will handle critical electrical infrastructure, SCADA monitoring, and generator/UPS backups, while coordinating with engineers and on-site teams.

The role requires reading plans, strict WHS compliance, and willingness to travel to site locations. Australian work rights and an unrestricted electrical license are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety as a core value and commitment to WHS policies.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel to multiple projects as required.
• Experience with Renewable plant equipment and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BOP components (transformer, switchgear, cables, substation interconnections) and BESS monitoring.
• Maintain inverters and associated electrical components.
• Operate and maintain backup power via generator/UPS.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA monitoring and alarms.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site workers, inductions, and daily pre-starts.
• Plan and schedule Annual Maintenance Tasks via Maintenance Procedures and CMMS.
• Ensure WHS compliance and document activities per SOP.

Skills

Safety mindset

Reliability

Organized

Team focus

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Education

Electrical license (unrestricted)

Construction White Card

Driver's License (current & valid)

First Aid (CPR) & LV Rescue

Australian Work Rights

Tools

SCADA monitoring

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:

• Operate and maintain key components, such as BOP plant (transformer, switchgear, cables, and substation interconnections etc), BESS monitoring.
• Maintenance of inverters or associated electrical components.
• Operate and Maintain back-up power via generator and/or UPS.
• Work alongside Engineering team on the SCADA monitoring.
• Promptly respond to alarms and plan/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.
• Reporting to Area Manager and manage planning and scheduling of Annual Maintenance Tasks through Maintenance Procedures (MP) and tracking through the CMMS.
• WHS reporting and adherence to NovaSource policies, WHS management plans and Emergency Response Plans.
• Follow guidelines as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• 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 Renewable, 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).
• Construction White Card.
• Current & Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid (CPR) & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue.
• HV Switching
• Australian Work Rights.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers)
• Willing to travel to other projects, if required

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.