Technician III

Novasourcepower; Rural City of Benalla; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NovaSource Power Services is seeking electricians for site-based O&M roles across solar and battery energy storage assets in Australia. The role involves operating and maintaining BOP components, inverters, and backup power systems, with strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will work with our Engineering and Control Room teams to monitor SCADA and dataloggers, manage on-site contractors, and support maintenance planning using CMMS.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical License (unrestricted).
• Construction White Card.
• Current and valid Driver’s License.
• First Aid (CPR) & LV Rescue.
• HV Switching.
• Australian Work Rights.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers).

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain key BOP components (transformer, switchgear, cables) and BESS monitoring.
• Maintain inverters and electrical components.
• Operate and maintain backup power via generator and UPS.
• Collaborate with Engineering on SCADA monitoring.
• Respond to alarms and plan/execute repairs.
• Interface with subcontractors on site, including inductions and daily pre-starts.
• Plan and schedule annual maintenance tasks using MP and CMMS.
• Follow WHS policies and SOPs; document works.
• Support 24/7 Control Room operations with asset managers and technicians.

Connaissances

Electrical maintenance

Subcontractor coordination

SCADA knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Team player

Travel readiness

Formation

Electrical trade qualification

Outils

SCADA systems

CMMS

Dataloggers

Routers

Description du poste

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.