Bluegrass O&M Project with Multiple Openings
Description
Roles:
- 1x vegetation Technician
- 2x Electrical Technicians
Geographical locations as follows:
- Regional QLD - Chinchilla, Miles
- Permanent Full time/ Fixed Term Full Time
About RES
At RES, we’re driven by a bold vision: a world where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy. As the largest independent renewable energy company, we know our people are the heart of our mission. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member is supported to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.
Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find rewarding work, inspiring colleagues, and opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Electrical Technician:
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out planned maintenance inspections, fault finding, corrective maintenance repairs, and advanced diagnostics
- Help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mentor team members
- Work collaboratively to ensure optimal plant performance
- Maintain high standards of safety and compliance at all times
Experience & Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation
- Experience in the solar or BESS renewable energy sector (desirable but not essential)
- Valid QLD Electrical Licence, Valid Driver’s Licence, Current LVR/CPR certificate, First Aid certificate
Vegetation Technician
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vegetation Technician to join our team. In this role, you will participate in the vegetation control, panel cleaning, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will provide support to the site team and technicians while contributing to innovative projects within the renewable energy sector
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform vegetation control (mowing, slashing, clearing) and panel cleaning using powered/non-powered equipment.
- Operate and maintain tractors, RTVs, mowers, and related tools.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintain accurate records.
- Manage spare parts and stock counts.
- Assist with electrical and mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in vegetation control and electrical/mechanical maintenance; solar farm experience preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (trackers, module cleaning).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; basic computer proficiency.
- Flexible availability and willingness to be on-call.
Qualifications:
- Trade certificate or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver’s licence; high-risk work licences (forklift, heavy vehicles, booms, telehandler) desirable.
What you're looking for?
- 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.
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Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
Recruiting Process:
We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Note: 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. 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.