Field Service Electrician (ES&O) Location: Eraring, NSW Specialty: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Are you an unrestricted electrician eager to join a forward-thinking team? Our international client is seeking dedicated professionals with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic to support our cutting-edge BESS solutions.

About the Role

Be at the heart of energy innovation! Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting preventative and reactive maintenance in BESS environments, including inverters, sensor testing, and full life cycle agreement works
• Engaging in essential work to ensure system reliability

As part of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio, you'll work on complete, fully integrated, and flexible energy storage systems that push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and design. Quantum products are engineered to address fundamental safety challenges, including power generation capacity management, fire detection, short circuit handling, and interconnection communication.

Why the Eraring BESS Matters:

Large-scale battery energy storage systems play a vital role in Australia's energy transition by supporting renewable energy sources while providing firming capacity and stability to the National Electricity Grid.
The Eraring BESS is designed to support renewable project development by charging during the day when solar energy is abundant and discharging into the grid during peak periods. Located at Eraring, the BESS utilises existing transmission infrastructure, minimising the need for additional construction.

Project Highlights:

• All three stages of the Eraring BESS are currently under construction
• Stage one and three (460MW each with a dispatch duration of four hours) are scheduled to come online in Q4 2025
• Stage two (240MW with a dispatch duration of four hours) will launch in Q1 2027
• Combined energy storage capacity across all stages will be 2.8 GWh-enabling grid stability and supporting the integration of more renewable energy into the system

Onboarding Process

• Immediate start for successful candidates.
• Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical
• Provide two work references

Work Hours
• Monday-Friday: 10 hours/day
• Saturday: 6 hours/day
• Occasional rostered on-call periods , likely one week every few weeks depending on site requirements

Candidate Requirements
• NSW Electrical Licence (unrestricted)
• White Card, LVR/CPR certifications, and a valid Driver's Licence
• HV Switching certification (desirable but not essential)
• Open to all Electrical backgrounds-bring the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and comfort with routine tasks.

What's on Offer
• Base salary: $82,000
• Overtime: Available
• Car allowance: $15,000
• Leave loading: $1,379.81
• Superannuation: 11.5%
• Daily allowance: $140/day for out-of-town overnight assignments.
• Fortnightly pay cycle
• On site training provided

Join our clients Energy Storage & Optimisation Team and be part of a future powered by clean, innovative energy solutions!

RED Appointments Employee Benefit Program:

On top of the opportunity to work with some of Australia's best, every employee of RED Appointments has access to our Employee Benefits Program. This includes discounts at over 300 retailers, insurance comparison services, discount on phone services and much more!

Get in touch:

To apply for this position please select the Apply Now button and forward your resume in MS Word format only.Call Ange 0402 323 338 for more information and to register your interest.

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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