Industrial Electrician or Fitter – Industrial Energy Storage & Control Systems Manufacturing

Power Technology Engineered Solutions Pty Ltd; Greater London; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven team dedicated to powering industrial sites sustainably and autonomously. As an Industrial Electrician or Fitter, you'll work on innovative energy storage and control systems, contributing to projects that enhance resilience and efficiency in energy supply. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep technical expertise in cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with a diverse and dynamic team. If you're passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a tangible impact, this position is perfect for you, providing a platform for personal growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or installation of industrial switchboards.
• Knowledge of control wiring principles and relay logic.

Responsibilities

• Fit and wire cabinets for large-scale power conversion systems.
• Contribute to electrical design and documentation for energy storage systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Electrical wiring principles

Understanding of AS3000 and AS61439

Communication skills in English

Education

A-licence as an Electrician

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology

Tools

Electrical switchboards

VVF drives

PLCs

Job description

Position Description

Function: Industrial Electrician or Fitter - Industrial Energy Storage & Control Systems Manufacturing

Reference Number: PT-SJ-PT 24-0117

Location: Cook Road Business Park, Mitcham, VIC 3132 – Role requires site presence and travel.

Regular/Temporary: Regular employment

Start Date: A.s.a.p (published 01/12/24)

Employment: Full Time (38h)

Why work for PowerTec?

Join us in powering industrial sites more sustainably, resiliently and autonomously!

PowerTec produces microgrid and power supply resilience products & systems. We enable our industrial, commercial and network service provider customers to power their site more resiliently, sustainably & autonomously – with up to 100% renewables. Our coherent end-to-end solutions combine power system strength with deep integration into the operations.

We are a technology innovator: The PowerCache (“Grid in a Box” grid-forming/ stabilising/ augmenting battery energy storage system) and PaDECS (Parallel Distributed Energy Resources Control System – Microgrid edge-control system) offer effective solutions to the challenges of the renewables-powered electricity network.

Work on end-to-end solutions with deep IP and deep integration!

The team develops, designs, produces and commissions hardware and software and delivers standard products, customised systems and turn-key solutions. Project delivery ranges from supporting studies and approvals, modelling, manufacturing, testing and delivery to on-site commissioning and operation support and maintenance service.

Since 2014, PowerTec has delivered over twenty of Australia’s most relevant distribution network-size (50kVA – 5MVA) Australian Microgrid and Energy Storage projects.

Share your passion with a fast-growing purpose-driven team!

We are a young fast-growing team working with our customers to lead technological developments in the fast-growing field of renewables-based distributed energy systems. We apply a flexible and collaborative approach to working with and learning from our customers, supply partners and each other and offer intensive personal growth and learning opportunities.

Opportunity:

A new opportunity exists for an Industrial Electrician or Fitter - Industrial Energy Storage & Control Systems Manufacturing.

The Candidate Will Have:

• An A-licence as an Electrician and/or a Certificate IV in Electrotechnology (The A-License is optional, and would serve the purpose of leading apprentices)
• Relevant professional experience in the manufacturing (or installation) of:
• Industrial switchboards with primary electrical and secondary (control, protection, and communication) components
• Interpreting detailed electrical LV power distribution and control wiring diagrams
• Electrical kiosk, cabinet, or switchboard mechanical, auxiliary and safety systems (cooling, fire suppression, E-Stop, etc.)
• Ideally, already have had exposure to:
• Industrial-scale DC systems (battery or solar) systems
• VVF drives, inverters, multi-function protection relays, PLCs
• A past similar role within the Energy/Electrical Utility, renewables or power generation sector in Australia
• Understanding control wiring principles and complex relay logic
• A firm knowledge of AS3000, AS61439 and the other relevant Australian standards
• Experience in manufacturing, commissioning, electrical field services, and maintenance
• A pragmatic approach with a strong ability to problem-solve independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to challenging deadlines with a small team from different professional and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Confidence in working independently with customer technical staff
• An Australian citizenship, residency, or suitable valid visa to work in Australia for at least 2 years

By the end of the year 2025, you will have:

• Developed a firm understanding of PowerTec’s solutions through peer-to-peer coaching and learning on the job
• Correctly and timely:
• Fitted-out and wired (and/or lead the fit-out and wiring by apprentices or contractors of) cabinets with power electrical, protection, power control, alarming, safety, auxiliary, HVAC, fire mitigation, and environmental control components, systems and circuits of a large-scale power conversion and battery energy storage system, based on a set of detailed electrical wiring and terminal drawings
• Contributed to the electrical and control design, and analysed and marked up functional and manufacturing drawings where changes are needed
• Developed an Integrated Test Plan, and factory-tested power-electrical, control, communication, protection and auxiliary sub-systems of an energy storage system for function, safety, and failure scenarios
• Produced documentation for (and optionally supervised) the installation of Energy Storage System cabinets on sites
• Optionally: programmed environmental and safety controls (high language, using IPCs)
• Undertaken and documented site-specific system hardware variations
• Contributed to improving the electrical system design standard for PowerTec’s PowerCache BESS product series
• Travelled to 5-10 sites for maintenance services, installation supervision and commissioning (normally 1-5 days per system)

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume, references, certificates and transcripts to [e-mail], quoting reference PT-SJ-PT 24-0117.