Site Manager - Clare Solar Farm

Description

• Regular Full Time – 37.5hrs per week
• Regional Qld – Clare Solar Farm

We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager with a strong electrical background to oversee the operations and maintenance of our solar plant projects. You will ensure the smooth execution of all operational aspects, with a key focus on safety and leading a team of technicians and contractors.

This position is a hands‑on management position responsible for the day‑to‑day management and operational excellence of the nominated sites and teams. This position is responsible for delivering the operational scope efficiently and with respect to safety, budget, and time. This role is accountable for effective communication with external stakeholders including owners, clients, regulatory stakeholders.

We’re the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we’re tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They’re our most important asset so that’s why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they’re at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

• Lead a Zero Harm safety culture and ensure full WHSE compliance across all site activities.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders, including managing permits, SWMS, and required documentation.
• Supervise technicians and contractors, ensuring safe work practices and performance standards.
• Manage budget, subcontractors, procurement, site spares, and consumables in line with contract requirements.
• Prepare routine, progress, and ITP reports and provide updates to clients and management.
• Coach and mentor the team to maintain technical capability, including VOC assessments.
• Maintain all site documentation, including drawings, OEM manuals, procedures, and safety records.
• Support project and engineering teams with site investigations, assessments, and O&M deliverables.
• Drive WHSEQ initiatives, incident reporting, and speak‑up culture across the site.
• Ensure all plant, equipment, tools, and PPE are fit for purpose and used correctly.

• Understanding of power electronics and utility‑scale renewable energy systems.
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge, including HV/LV systems and communication networks.
• Experience in utility‑scale solar or renewable O&M.
• Safety management capability, including electrical risk management.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Experience in the role of Site Manager on operational site is highly desirable.
• Minimum 2 years in Operations and Maintenance experience of utility scale Solar or renewable projects (or transferable experience), HV experience preferred.
• Experience and training in utility scale inverter technology preferred.
• Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or equivalent; other technical training to be evaluated.
• Electrical Licence for the relevant state (preferred).
• LVR/CPR certificate, First Aid certificate, Working at Heights desirable.

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others.
• Comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedures given by the company.
• Promote and lead a Safety Culture towards Zero Harm, ensuring adherence and compliance to all site and business safety requirements.
• Ensuring all site and company wide KPI’S are met including all compliance inspections are completed as per requirements.
• Ensuring site safety including monitoring…