HV Electrician

Haynes is part of a large family of companies, and we pride ourselves on the fact that we can offer solutions to our customers. We believe that people do amazing things and surround ourselves with people who are as committed as us to providing a safe and highly productive working environment for our employees.

HAYNES have an exciting opportunity for a Licenced Electrician to join the team of one of our Clients on a Solar Farm near Chinchilla QLD.

Position Overview:

• To regularly update as necessary the CMMS, scheduled maintenance checklist.
• To support and ensure the timely completion of activities during all equipment and plant maintenance within a reasonable time to minimize the equipment/plant down time.
• Support and follow the instruction of the plant Manager
• To deal with all the external and Internal agencies for smooth O&M activities.
• To provide support with the plant and substation monitoring.
• To maintain good record keeping of all events, breakdowns, RCA and preventive maintenance.
• Coordination with Client, Substation, Power, and communication control center, AEMO, Environmental, local authorities, safety, fire department for smooth operation during the entire O&M period.
• To accept and manage the necessary approval for any scheduled, unscheduled maintenance.
• To make sure that daily logbooks are filled in accurately.
• To conduct a good visual inspection of the plant during site technician rounds.

Job Details:

• Monday to Friday
• 38 hours per week (10/4 roster preferred)
• Permanent ongoing position
• Immediate start – 2/12/2024
• Attractive salary
• Accommodation to be provided if not local

The successful candidate, must have:

• Hold a current relevant Australian Electrical Licence.
• HV Switching certification with HV field experience.
• First Aid certificate
• LVR / CPR certificate
• Proven electrical field experience with a minimum of 1 year in solar plant.
• Knowledge and experience ensuring contractual guarantees and obligations are met.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems, SCADA, Comms (modbus), inverters, power conservation stations, mechanical structures, tracker systems, PV Array understanding and HV/MV switchyards.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, equipment manuals and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment including Drug/Alcohol screen.
• Good knowledge of local electrical guidelines and Australian Standards as well as AC and DC electrical field equipment.

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All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality and only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Haynes Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment Coordinator | Taylor Collett | 0409 734 844 | tcollett@haynespeople.com.au