Technician III

NovaSource Power Services; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a Technician III to operate and maintain key electrical components across solar and storage facilities. You will work with the engineering team on SCADA monitoring, respond to alarms, and lead on-site maintenance planning.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted Electrical License, construction white card, and LV rescue, with ability to travel between sites and coordinate with subcontractors. Preference for those with renewable energy experience.

Qualifications

• Safety as a core value with WHS focus.
• Proven reliability and ability to work in a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and field coordination.
• Willing to travel between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BOP components and BESS/UPS.
• Maintain inverters and electrical components.
• Respond to alarms and plan repairs.
• Interface with subcontractors and on-site workers.
• Report activities and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to SOPs and document work in the CMMS.

Skills

Safety

Reliability

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Education

Trade Qualification – Electrical

Tools

SCADA

Dataloggers

Routers

Job description

Job Posting Title

Technician III

Job Description

About NovaSource

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 to preventative 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.
• Trade Qualification – Electrical.
• Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers)

Desirable Requirements

• Willing to travel to other projects, if required

Who Are We

Renewables O&M Services- NovaSource Power Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.