Position Description

Why work for PowerTec?

Do you want to contribute to shaping the electricity network for Electrical Vehicles and Renewable Microgrids?

PowerTec makes power resilience solutions for commercial & industrial sites, renewables integration and microgrids. We work closely with utilities, businesses, industry and communities to realise distributed, real-time control systems and advanced battery energy storage systems (“Grid-in-a-Box”) augmenting, stabilising or mirroring the electricity network on a site.

PowerTec is a technology innovator: PowerTec’s products PowerCache® and PaDECS® offer effective solutions to the challenges of the evolving electricity network.

Do you accept the challenge to build products and end-to-end solutions in a team?

The team develops, designs and produces power systems hardware and software and delivers commercial or industrial-scale products and customised systems. Our systems combine industrial power systems and software technologies.

Since 2014, PowerTec has delivered some of the most relevant Australian Microgrid and Energy Storage reference projects.

Are you passionate about working in an interdisciplinary team?

We are a young, small, fast-growing team of mostly engineers working with our customers to lead cutting-edge developments in the field of distributed energy systems.

We offer intensive personal growth and learning opportunities.

The opportunity:

A new opportunity exists for an Industrial Electrician – Energy Storage Systems Manufacturing

The Candidate Will Have:

• An A-licence as an Electrician or a Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Relevant professional experience in the installation or manufacturing of:
  • Industrial or commercial switchboard wiring (with primary electrical and secondary (control, protection, and communication) components
  • Interpreting detailed electrical LV power distribution and control design drawings
  • Electrical kiosk, cabinet, or switchboard mechanical, auxiliary and safety systems (cooling, fire suppression, E-Stop, etc.)
• Ideally, you already have had exposure to:
  • DC systems (C&I-scale or utility-scale battery or solar) systems
  • Any of VVF drives, inverters, multi-function protection relays or PLCs
  • A past similar role within the Energy/Electrical Utility, renewables or power generation sector in Australia
• Understanding control wiring principles and relay logic
• A firm knowledge of AS3000 and the other relevant Australian standards
• Experience in commissioning, electrical field services, and maintenance
• A pragmatic approach with a strong ability to problem-solve independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to challenging deadlines with a small team from different professional and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Confidence in working independently with customer technical staff
• An Australian citizenship, residency, or suitable valid visa to work in Australia for at least 1 year

By the end of the quarter, you will have:

• Developed a firm understanding of PowerTec’s solutions through peer-to-peer coaching and learning on the job
• Correctly and timely

–      Fitted-out and wired cabinets with the power electrical, protection, power control, alarming, safety, auxiliary system, and environmental control components and circuits of a customised power conversion and battery energy storage system, based on a set of detailed functional and manufacturing drawings

–     Analysed and marked up to functional and manufacturing drawings where changes are needed

–      Developed an Integrated Test Plan and factory-tested power-electrical, control, communication, protection and auxiliary sub-systems of an energy storage system for function, safety, and failure scenarios

–      Supervised or managed the installation of Energy Storage System cabinets on sites

–      Optionally: programmed environmental and safety controls

• Undertaken and documented site-specific system hardware variations
• Contributed to improving the electrical system design standard for PowerTec’s PowerCache® product
• Travelled to 1-3 sites for maintenance, installation supervision and commissioning (normally 1-5 days per system)
• Ideally – expanded your role as project delivery manager or installation supervisor

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter, CV, references, education certificates and transcripts to careers@power-tec.com.au, quoting reference PT-SJ-PT 22-0117