About the Role
We are supporting a leading renewable energy services provider in the search for an experienced Field Technician to support the operation and maintenance of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems.
This is a hands-on technical role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and high-performing operation of grid-scale battery assets. The role may include on-call responsibilities and acting as the senior site representative in the absence of a Site Supervisor. You will work closely with a 24/7 Control Room, engineering teams, and asset managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance on utility-scale BESS assets, including battery units, PCS/inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Troubleshoot, test, inspect, repair, commission, and modify electrical and control systems associated with battery storage plants.
- Monitor and support plant operations via SCADA systems, responding to alarms, trips, and performance issues.
- Execute medium and high voltage switching in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.
- Ensure strict compliance with WHS, electrical safety, and environmental procedures, including LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in power generation, battery storage, or electrical infrastructure roles.
- Demonstrated experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Strong understanding of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, protection schemes, and grid-connected assets.
- Proven experience performing HV switching, fault-finding, and electrical testing.
- Strong safety mindset with experience working in high-risk electrical environments.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to faults and outages.
Qualifications & Certifications (Essential)
- Unrestricted Electrical Licence (state-based).
- Trade Qualification – Electrical.
- High Voltage Switching Operator certification (essential).
- Construction White Card.
- Valid First Aid, CPR, and Low Voltage (LV) Rescue certification.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Experience with SCADA systems, data loggers, routers, and data communications.
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CMMS systems).
- Full Australian working rights.
Desirable
- Prior experience with grid-scale battery systems.
- Previous supervisory or acting site-lead experience.
- Willingness to travel to other battery sites as required.
Key Contact
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