I’m recruiting for a Field Services Technician to work across large-scale solar projects throughout Australia. This role is ideally suited to an ex-electrician or an unlicensed electrical technician who enjoys hands-on field work, fault finding, and working with advanced control systems in the renewable energy sector.

Work Schedule

• 10/4 or 2/1 rotation (FIFO-style, project dependent)
• High-travel role – up to 100% travel across Australia

Key Responsibilities

• Test and commission solar tracking and control systems
• Carry out diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Support site upgrades and system optimisation activities
• Complete commissioning, testing, and quality documentation
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers and site teams
• Assist with qualification and support of third-party O&M providers
• Participate in field testing of prototype and beta technologies
• Liaise with clients regarding remediation and warranty-related works
• Maintain strict adherence to WHS requirements and safe work practices
• Participate in incident reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Trade background or technical qualification, or equivalent field experience
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS regulations, particularly within construction environments
• Experience working under JSA and SWMS
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in remote field locations
• Experience with remote access and VPN technologies
• Strong working knowledge of Ethernet networks, IP-enabled devices, and wireless communications
• Proven electrical and controls fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Competent use of hand tools (torque wrenches, drills, laser levels, compressors, etc.)
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be a current resident of Australia

Highly Desirable

• Ex-electrician (licensed or previously licensed) or unlicensed electrician background
• Experience in electrical commissioning, industrial maintenance, or construction
• Exposure to solar PV, renewables, or power generation environments
• Experience with control systems, PLCs, or SCADA (advantageous but not essential)

Why This Role?

• Well suited to technicians transitioning from traditional electrical work into renewables
• Rotational roster supporting strong earning potential and time off
• Work on large-scale, utility-grade solar assets
• Long-term opportunity in a fast-growing clean energy industry

If you’re an ex-electrician or unlicensed electrical technician looking to move into utility-scale renewables and enjoy hands-on, travel-based work, this role would be a strong fit.