North Sydney, NSW, Australia Remote (City) Employment

RES is hiring an Operations and Maintenance Project Manager

About the Role

Lead the end-to-end execution of operations and maintenance projects for large-scale solar and renewable energy sites. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing project outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships and financial accountability.

What You'll Do

  • Direct multidisciplinary teams on-site and remotely, guiding performance and development across renewable energy O&M projects
  • Manage full project lifecycles with focus on safety compliance, technical performance, budget adherence, and client expectations
  • Serve as the main contact for clients, overseeing both operational delivery and commercial responsibilities
  • Conduct regular site inspections, particularly during project onboarding and in locations across New South Wales and Queensland
  • Coordinate with international teams through scheduled after-hours meetings with colleagues in Europe, the Americas, and Asia
  • Monitor project finances, workforce planning, and contract execution to ensure strategic goals are met

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in managing O&M projects within utility-scale solar or comparable energy environments
  • Proven leadership in team development, communication, and project execution
  • Experience managing technical teams, budgets, and contracts in highly regulated settings
  • Strong background in safety systems, including electrical hazard control and compliance with WHSEQ standards
  • Understanding of financial management principles such as budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting
  • Familiarity with energy generation systems, asset management practices, and utility-scale inverter technology
  • Tertiary degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field
  • Current Australian driver’s license
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

Benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave, including one discretionary day
  • Enhanced paid leave for birth givers and partners after 12 months of service
  • Support for eye and skin health through annual allowances
  • Flu vaccination access
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support
  • Up to $3,000 per year in sponsored education for role-related learning
  • Four paid days annually for community volunteering
  • Opportunity to substitute public holidays with culturally significant days
  • $3,000 referral bonus, paid in two installments upon successful hire
Required Skills
project managementoperations and maintenanceutility-scale solarrenewable energycontract managementbudget managementteam leadershipsafety managementWHSQ complianceasset managementenergy generation systemsutility-scale inverter technologyMS Office project managementoperations and maintenanceutility-scale solarrenewable energycontract managementbudget managementteam leadershipsafety managementWHSQ complianceasset managementenergy generation systemsutility-scale inverter technologyMS Office
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About company
RES
RES is a renewable energy company focusing on development, construction, and digital solutions for wind, solar, transmission & distribution, energy storage, and green hydrogen technologies.
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Job Details
Department O&M / İşletme & Bakım
Category management
Posted 13 hours ago