O&M / İşletme & Bakım Wagga Wagga, Australia Wyalong, Australia Corowa, New South Wales
RES acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Site Maintenance Supervisor - Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
We are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative Site Maintenance Supervisor with a strong electrical background to perform and 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 team of technicians and contractors.
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.
Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.
The position
This position is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the day-to-day oversight and operational excellence of the nominated sites and teams. This position is accountable for delivering the operational scope efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards, budget constraints, and timelines. Additionally, these roles require effective communication and coordination with external stakeholders, including owners, clients, and regulatory bodies.
WHSEQ Leadership & Compliance
Operations & Maintenance Delivery
Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
Technical Leadership & Team Development
Technical Duties
General Support & Collaboration
NOTE: Out-of-hours and varied overtime may be required to support operational needs and meet project deadlines.
Travel will be required regularly between sites, as well as head office, with the ability to stay away from home for short durations at a time.
Knowledge and/or application of Power Electronics for utility scale renewable projects
Basics of electrical engineering,
Main components of HV/LV systems and communication networks,
Utility scale solar or renewable Operations and Maintenance
Knowledge of working with SCADA systems, with the ability to monitor system performance, identify and diagnose faults, and take appropriate and required actions to address underperformance issues in a timely and effective manner
Safety management, including electrical risk management.
Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and leadership capability.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Advanced computer literacy, including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to manage digital records, reporting tools, and maintenance systems.
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 transferrable experience)
HV experience preferred.
Experience and training in utility scale inverter technology preferred.
Electrical Qualification (Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics preferred) or other technical training to be evaluated
Electrical Licence for the relevant state (preferred; requirements may vary by location).
LVR/CPR certificate
First Aid certificate
Working at Heights desirable
Reporting to Project Manager
Location Various – New South Wales
Hours Nominal 37.5h week.
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. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.