Specialist Technician

• Base Yourself in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Looking for Solar-Battery Storage Specialist /Technical Specialist
• Travelling is included
• Required Qualification
  :
  Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with valid Electrical License

Reporting to the Global Service Engineering Director, the primary responsibility of the role is to provide expert technical support to our APAC Solar and Storage O&M department, who operate and maintain solar and battery storage assets. The Solar-Battery Storage Specialist /Technical Specialist will enhance delivery of our operational services by providing remote and on-site technical support (where necessary), training, and documentation.

• 25 days annual leave (including 1 discretionary day).
• Generous paid leave for birth givers and partners (eligibility: 12 months service).
• Eyecare and skin check allowances, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP support.
• Sponsored education support (up to $3,000/year for role-related studies).
• $3,000 bonus for successful candidate referrals (paid in two stages).
• 4 paid volunteer days annually.
• Option to swap public holidays for culturally significant days.

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

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.

Key Safety Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide hands-on, on-site technical interventions, particularly for electrical systems and components, ensuring timely resolution of faults and performance issues.
• Deliver expert technical support for Solar and Storage Operations & Maintenance (O&M), with a focus on electrical infrastructure including plant GPS, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and power conversion technologies.
• Offer both remote and on-site troubleshooting and performance analysis, leveraging electrical expertise to support plant operations and cross-functional teams.
• Develop, review, and update operational documentation such as Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Work Instructions, and Method Statements, with a strong focus on electrical procedures and safety compliance.
• Assist in Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE) incident investigations, contributing electrical insights to root cause analyses and recommending improvements to technical procedures.

• Strong safety mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in IT for report writing and documentation.
• Coaching mentality, skilled in training and upskilling others.
• Developing Method Statements, ITPs, and working with OEMs on fault diagnoses.
• DC/LV installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning.
• Solar PV O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial).
• Experience with central inverters, SCADA, data monitoring, and HV switch gear.
• Desirable experience in battery storage installation and O&M (MW-scale).
• Experience in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.

• Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent; other technical training to be assessed.
• Electrical License for the relevant state, LVR/CPR, First Aid, and Construction White Card.
• Full Australian driving license.
• Knowledge of APAC Health & Safety legislation and solar PV & BESS technologies.
• Familiarity with central inverters, High Voltage operations, and AC/DC systems in utility-scale solar and BESS.
• Understanding of SCADA, instrumentation, communication networks, HVAC, fire protection, and security systems (desirable).
• Battery storage technology knowledge (training available).

Applicants residing in Wollongong, and the Darling Downs or Western Downs area (west of Brisbane), are also to be considered.

Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.

We will contact the candidates after the four-week period.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients.…