We are seeking an Electrician to assist with overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of our projects, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance. Based on-site, the role involves working with other electricians, trades assistance and/or apprentices and electrical based subcontractors, to perform maintenance activities. Strong technical expertise in solar energy systems is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Management
* Review OEM and existing project documentation to ensure scheduled activities are in-line with requirements.
* Assist with establishing check sheets and inspection documentation for equipment to be used during the O&M phase.
* Assist with establishing specific plans, manuals and procedures.
* Perform review of schedules, plans and check sheets with the aim to optimise activities and processes.
* Monitor SCADA for faults, alarms and events.
* Review performance analysis data to optimise and maximise generation and minimise any downtime.
* Assist with compiling work activity reports and other data/records used for reporting.
* Assist in organising electrical work and general work activities for personnel on site.
Medium Voltage (MV)/ High Voltage (HV) Operations
* Write, review or participate in HV switching activities as required to the extent allowable by training and competency.
* Assist with coordinating and performing maintenance on MV and HV assets.
Asset Operations (PV / Wind)
* Respond to alarms and perform fault finding, diagnosis and repair of equipment when required.
* Undertake inspections of facility equipment in accordance with any preventative maintenance schedules.
* Perform electrical based inspections and tests as required for preventative or corrective maintenance.
* Undertaking work as outlined in preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with management plans, manuals and legislative requirements.
* Perform regular stock management and audit of spares to ensure required spares are available and correctly stored.
* Any other general duty required to meet Wandoan Solar 1 O&M performance or HSSE KPIs to the extent training and competency permits.
* Respond to incident, outages and emergencies to the extent training and competency permits.
* Undertake general duties including cleaning, housekeeping and inventory control as required.
* Assist with procurement, maintenance/calibration of tools and equipment.
Risk Assessment and Management
* Assist with the implementation of Vena Energy's Integrated Management System (IMS), across the site.
* Support with the development and review of HSSE documentation including Risk Registers, SWMS, procedures, permits, audit findings etc.
* Participate HSSE workshops and other HSSE activities including inspections, audits & investigations.
Prerequisites
* Completion of Year 12 schooling.
* Electrical Licence (A Grade / Unrestricted).
* Valid Class C Manual Driver's Licence.
* Minimum 1 year of experience working on an operational solar asset, or in an industrial/mining environment with fault-finding responsibilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
* Familiarity with electrical test equipment.
* Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including manuals, drawings, and procedures.
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
* Safety-conscious mindset.
* Effective task management and prioritisation.
* High level of situational awareness in operational environments.
Are you ready to engineer a greener future?