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.