Operations & Maintenance Electrician

About nxzen
nxzen is a global technology, consulting, and engineering partner supporting the energy, utilities, and national infrastructure sectors. We help organisations optimise performance, digitise operations, and build safer, smarter, and more resilient systems by combining deep domain expertise with innovative technology.

Our work spans the full infrastructure lifecycle, partnering with clients to deliver practical, outcome-driven solutions across operations, transformation, digital platforms, and engineering. Through our specialist teams and Centres of Excellence, we support the delivery of future-ready infrastructure that enhances efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

About the ROLE

As an O&M Electrician you will be responsible for delivering Electrical Operations & Maintenance Services for your allocated client sites, as part of the nxzen Energy Assets Development (EAD) Division. This role primarily focuses on providing Operations & Maintenance services to Clements Gap BESS and Mannum Solar Farm 2 sites and may also require travel to support commissioning and O&M activities at other renewable energy sites across Australia as new project opportunities arise.

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Perform operations and maintenance activities to meet client KPIs and contractual requirements.

• Carry out High Voltage (HV) switching in accordance with approved procedures.

• Respond to alarms, faults, and incidents to ensure safe and reliable site operation.

• Participate in an on-call roster and attend emergency maintenance call-outs when required.

• Monitor and troubleshoot solar and BESS assets using SCADA systems.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and reports within the CMMS.

• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise asset performance and reliability.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

• Support site supervision, contractor coordination, and stakeholder engagement as required.

• Assist with commissioning, energisation, and operational readiness activities for solar and BESS projects.

• Liaise with suppliers, OEMs, and service providers to support maintenance and operational activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support broader business operations as required.

About YOU

Essential Knowledge and Qualification

• Qualifications as an Electrician, with High Voltage Switching Operator training.

• Electrical Licence, authorising work as an Electrician in South Australia.

• Experience in planning and performing High Voltage Switching activities.

• Proven capability and experience in managing all aspects of Operations & Maintenance of utility scale power assets.

• Experience in viewing, extracting and interpreting data in SCADA systems.

• Experience in SCADA monitoring, alarm investigation, and operational troubleshooting activities.

• Proven ability in managing subcontractors in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Proven experience in health, safety and environmental management as it relates to all aspects of operations and service delivery.

• Demonstrated experience within the renewable energy industry, including solar farms and BESS.

• Experience in electrical power systems, including grid-connected renewable energy assets.

• White Card.

Desirable Experience & Attributes 

• Exposure to commissioning or energisation activities for renewable energy projects.

• Familiarity with CMMS and renewable energy SCADA systems.

• Forklift Licence (LF).

How to APPLY

To apply, please submit a copy of your updated resume. Screening will be conducted as we receive applications, and ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion, please contact our People & Culture Manager, Shreya Pahwa on shr•••••••••@nxzen.com.