About NovaSource
NovaSource Power Services (‘NSPS’) is a technical service provider which provides services to owners, developers, and
EPCs of renewable generation & storage plants that seek performance reliability.
As an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) company with leadership that has over 20years of experience, and presently
over 20GW of Solar PV Plants under management globally.
NovaSource has the leadership, global reach, and strategic capability to lead the market in this category of technical
service around the globe, and throughout Australia.
Through our range of services, our capabilities are structured to optimize every stage of a project lifecycle – from
design, construction supervision, commissioning, re-vamping, re-powering, and third-party services with the goal of
maximizing performance.
The Role
The successful candidate will be directly responsible for a variety of field service functions primarily focused on
maintenance activities which ensures a high standard of operation and performance of utility scale Solar power plants.
Duties include but are not limited to the familiarity with both AC and DC systems, including inverters, switchgear,
tracker motors, transformers, switchgear, transformers, batteries, power meters, computer monitoring systems,
associated sensors, PV modules, and PV arrays, and to deliver works as defined by a preventative maintenance plan
which can include testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, commissioning, and modifying components. such as
solar modules, inverters, tracker motors, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems and ensuring operation is
optimal from and viewable through the onsite SCADA.
Responsibilities are to ensure that the performance of all works is executed to a high standard of safety, workmanship
& efficiency. To ensure accurate recording and reporting of all faults and work logs are efficiently attended, rectified
and closed out.
The Site Supervisor must keep current with product technology as measured by ability to troubleshoot and repair
various products and to instruct others
This position may require you to act as the primary responder to automated service calls generated by remote alarm
notification systems and may include on-call 24/7 responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be appointed as Site Supervisor and directly responsible for all activities of the site.
Experience
3 years of experience in a related position, or
2 years of supervisory experience
Education / Qualifications
A Valid Electrical Supervisors or Contractors licence in the relevant state or territory
Relevant Safety Certifications (White Card)
High Voltage Switching Operator Licence (HVSO) desired, but not essential.
A valid Drivers Licence
Valid First Aid & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue Trained
Required Skills/Competencies
- Ability to supervise contractors in the field and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.
- Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in
collaboration with others
- Ability to work comfortably in potentially remote field conditions and manage multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work in difficult customer situations
- Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements
- Strong electrical background
- Knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards.
- Understanding of and ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety and environmental
procedures.
- Must have a safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis
- Working knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance
- Understanding of local and national electrical codes.
- Ability to read and understand Electrical schematics and prints.
- Experienced with medium & high voltage switching.
- Basic ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including
transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, and
inverters.
- Capable of retrieving relay files and documentation.
- Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.
- Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) is required.
- Must possess good English oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
- Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
- Highest level of Integrity
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure a safe work environment by promoting strict adherence to company protocols
Oversee all personnel in the field and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.
Perform and document training on and ensure compliance to Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-
Tag-Out procedures.
Train all personnel in safety, environmental and procedural requirements.
Communicate effectively with remote operators
Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and
maintenance operating procedures.
Ensure work orders are complete per requirements
Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant
issues.
Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned
Maintain work area and site housecleaning to a high professional standard.
Other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationships
Will report to the Regional Manager
Will lead work group on 1 site only.
Travel
- Travel may be required depending on the needs of the business.
Physical Requirements
Will sit and stand periodically during the day.
Required to lift up to 15 kgs.
Will walk and climb stairs.
Will reach over shoulder heights and below waist.
Required to use hands to lift, handle, carry or feel.
May be required to kneel, bend, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities are required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is NovaSource Power Services’ policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
NSPS disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race,
colour, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender
identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis
protected by local, state, or federal laws
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplementary Pay:
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- White Card (Required)
- Electrical Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
