Renewable Energy Systems

Site Manager - Solar (operations and maintenance)

Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU

In-personFull time roleMid Level

About 2 months ago

About the Job

- Fixed Term - 40hrs/week
- Salary on offer - $120K + Company Vehicle
- Base yourself in Wagga Wagga / Wyalong – full onsite opportunity
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager with a strong electrical background to oversee the operations and maintenance of our solar plant projects. You will ensure the smooth execution of all operational aspects, with a key focus on safety, and leading a team of technicians and contractors.

About RES
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Promote a Zero Harm safety culture and ensure adherence to all site and business safety requirements.
- Oversee technicians and contractors, ensuring compliance with WHSE standards and performance KPIs.
- Interface with clients, providing progress reports, work permits, and other required documentation.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage local subcontractors and site consumables in line with commercial contracts.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including safety procedures, manuals, and reports; ensure timely incident reporting and investigations.
- Coach and mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge and ensure competency for safe work practices.
- Oversee operational and technical aspects of projects, ensuring delivery as per O&M Service Contracts and client expectations.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the role of Site Manager on operational site is highly desirable.
- Minimum 2 years in Operations and Maintenance experience of utility scale Solar or renewable projects (or transferrable experience)
- Safety management, including electrical risk management.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- HV experience (preferred)
- Experience and training in utility scale inverter technology (preferred)
Qualifications
- Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or equivalent; other technical training to be evaluated
- First Aid certificate
- LVR/CPR certificate (preferred)
- Electrical License for the relevant state (required)
- Working at Heights (preferred)
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Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
Recruiting Process:
We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Note: This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

The world's largest independent renewable energy company

40 years
of experience

4500
employees

27GW
project portfolio

41GW
operational assets supported






WIND
SOLAR
ENERGY
STORAGE
TRANSMISSION
& DISTRIBUTION
GREEN HYDROGEN

About the Company

Renewable Energy Systems

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK

5000 +

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