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Utility Service Technician

Queensland, Australia (On-site)

Utility Service Technician

56 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • Facilities Management • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Tesla seeks an experienced electrical technician to maintain and service utility-scale battery sites, primarily Tesla Megapacks in the Victorian region and near the Greenbank substation (south-west Brisbane). Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment (following service engineering team instructions), performing electro-mechanical repairs, working with medium and high voltage environments safely, operating various tools and test equipment, developing maintenance best practices, communicating daily updates, providing regional/international support, working across Powerpack and Megapack sites, and ensuring optimal fleet performance. The role demands high skill, patience, and collaboration within a high-performing team.

Must have:

Certified Electrician (Cert III or higher)
5+ years' experience (3+ in Utility)
Up-to-date Electrical Registration/License
HV switching certification and experience
Proficient with hand and power tools, test equipment
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Good to have:

SCADA operating experience
Solar/Wind experience

Perks:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Parental leave
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Well-being Fund
Bike to work allowance
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an experienced electrical technician to maintain and service utility scale battery sites, primarily working on the Tesla Megapack battery storage product. In this role, you will join the technician team supporting battery storage sites around the Victorian region, to service, troubleshoot, or upgrade medium to high voltage equipment.

Applicants should be self-motivated team players with a positive attitude, who see this as an opportunity to begin building a career with Tesla in the renewable energy infrastructure sector. You will be part of a high performing and tight knit team on site.

The primary Energy Storage asset for this position is next to the Greenbank substation, south west of Brisbane Metro.

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team
Perform complex and precise electro-mechanical debug, rework and repair
Perform tasks requiring a high level of skill and patience
Comfortable and able to work with Medium and High Voltage environments while maintaining a safety focus
Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and LV/MV/HV test equipment for diagnosis and troubleshooting
Develop and follow best practices and procedures for various maintenance activities related to Tesla Energy equipment
Maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the Tesla Energy service organization; prepare daily updates of work completed, problems identified, and future timelines.
Have flexibility to provide support outside your region and possibly outside the country as required
Perform other related duties as assigned per our growth and diversity across applications
Actively work across Powerpack and Megapack Utility sites, ensuring operations & maintenance requirements are met, maintaining a healthy fleet that is performing optimally

What You’ll Bring

Certified Electrician (Cert III (3)+ in Electrical/Electro Technology)
Minimum 5 years’ experience, with at least 3 years’ electrical experience within the Utility sector (Solar/Wind experience is preferred)
Must have up to date Electrical Registration/License
Must have HV switching certification and experience
SCADA operating experience is a plus
Must be able to work from complex and detailed documentation and/or verbal and written instructions depending on situation
Strong computer skills, ability to utilise proprietary and 3rd party OEM software
Ability to communicate and function well in a mobile office setting
Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions, electrical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused
Willingness to work outdoors, occasionally on the road at unusual hours
Valid driver’s license required
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, test equipment
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain and perform top level professional integrity and appearance

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Novated Leasing (AU only)
Well-being Fund – An annual allowance for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

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