Site Technician - Solar (Photovoltaic)

at  ENcome Energy Performance GmbH

REGIONAL MANAGER - SOLAR (PHOTOVOLTAIC) - (M/F/N) - DUBBO, DUBBO & CENTRAL NSW | AUSTRALIA

04/09/2024Australia / APAC
ENcome Australia is currently looking for an experienced, flexible and highly motivated individual to lead & support our ENcome AU - NSW site teams across NSW region. With the position to be based at Dubbo, Central NSW. Interested? Read more about the position here.
The ENcome group is an independent service provider for the operation of photovoltaic power plants with a clear focus on Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Technical Asset Management (TAM), as well as Engineering & Advisory services. Since its introduction to the Australian market in 2017, ENcome has expanded its operational base to include 600MWp of O&M capacity with sites in Queensland and New South Wales. With a professional team of highly qualified employees, supported by a 24/7 Control Room, ENcome ensures the maximum yield for each PV power plant.
Due to strong growth, we are seeking experienced, flexible and highly motivated individual to lead & support our ENcome AU - NSW site teams across NSW region. With the position to be based at Dubbo, Central NSW.

SKILLS:

• Excellent photovoltaic knowledge, particularly in construction, commissioning and maintenance of solar power plants
• Ability to plan and coordinate work and resources
• Ability to respond to and diagnose plant issues/faults
• Using software to manage and record site and project work
• Use SCADA to review alarms and performance of plant
• Ability to work with and manage site technicians, contractors and trades assistants
• Microsoft software – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to make use of IT equipment (software and hardware) to connect to solar farm components
• Ability to use software tools and methodologies to analyse plant performance to support root cause analysis

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years’ experience as an industrial electrician working on Low Voltage (LV) systems
• Experience in a Regional, State or National multi-site role. Preferable in an industrial, and or Operations & Maintenance environment
• Experience in wage management and rostering
• 5 years’ experience as an industrial electrician working on High Voltage (HV) systems with High Voltage Switching Operator experience
• Experience working on DC electrical systems
• Experience in Induction & Training of new staff and implementation of company policies and procedures
• Experience with Data Communications (optic fibre, SCADA, data logger, routers, data bus system, internet connections
• WHS reporting experience
• Experience in working with trades, technicians and capability to interface with clients
• Experience in the field of and passion for renewable energies, large-scale solar photovoltaics installations
• A valid Electrical Qualification for performing all electrical works relevant to Solar Farms and the respective Australian state
• A valid Driver’s Licence
• Relevant Safety Certifications – White card
• Valid First Aid & Low Voltage Rescue / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (LVR/CPR) accreditation
• Valid High Voltage Switching Operations (HSVO) Certificate

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

Please submit a copy of your current resume to ENcome Energy Performance Australia au_officeen-comecom

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Execute works in accordance with preventive maintenance program
• Works on-site are usually scheduled in close consultation with the Solar Asset Manager and include but are not limited to:
• Replacement of key components, such as PV modules, tracker motors & inverters
• Cleaning of modules, inverters or associated electrical components
• Servicing of datalogger and communication equipment
• Civil works and ground maintenance (where required)
• Promptly identify, locate, and respond to all fault situations
• Execution of project works (which may be with assistance/supervision of Subcontractor)
• Continuous and timely documentation of all site works with agreed systems, templates or reporting structure
• Carry out Due Diligence site and paperwork inspection