Lead the delivery of critical operations and maintenance projects in the renewable energy sector, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance across utility-scale solar assets. As the central point of contact for clients, you will oversee project execution from start to finish, managing technical teams, budgets, and compliance in high-risk electrical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct on-site O&M activities across solar and renewable energy projects, leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of safety and accountability
- Manage full project lifecycles with a focus on operational efficiency, financial performance, and client satisfaction
- Serve as the primary liaison for clients, handling both commercial and technical aspects of project delivery
- Conduct regular site inspections, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland, including during onboarding of new assets
- Coordinate with international teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, participating in after-hours meetings as needed
- Oversee contract compliance, budget management, and performance reporting to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Qualifications and Experience
- At least two years of experience in managing O&M projects within utility-scale solar or comparable renewable energy environments
- Proven leadership in team development, project execution, and workforce planning
- Strong background in managing technical contracts, budgets, and high-compliance operations
- Documented expertise in electrical safety, risk mitigation, and adherence to WHSEQ standards
- Competency in financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in MS Office, with solid understanding of energy generation systems, asset management, and utility-scale inverter technology
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field
- Valid Australian driver’s license required
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position with flexibility to be based in Wollongong, NSW. Candidates from Sydney, Melbourne, and Queensland are encouraged to apply. Regular travel to project sites will be required.
Benefits and Support
- 25 days of annual leave, including one discretionary day
- Generous parental leave policies for birth givers and partners (after 12 months of service)
- Annual allowances for eyecare and skin checks
- Flu vaccinations provided
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Up to $3,000 per year in sponsored education for role-related studies
- $3,000 referral bonus, paid in two installments
- Four paid volunteer days annually
- Option to exchange public holidays for culturally significant days
Company Culture
We foster an inclusive, values-driven workplace that supports personal and professional growth. Our global teams collaborate across regions, drawing on diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges in renewable energy. We actively promote diversity in ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, education, and life experience to build stronger, more innovative teams.
