Travelling Utility Service Technician

The Role

Based in Toowoomba | 9-Day Fortnight | Travelling Utility Service Technician

This role is ideal for Toowoomba-based electricians who are open to regular travel. Technicians will typically spend 4 nights per week onsite in Chinchilla, supporting Tesla's utility-scale battery storage sites across the Chinchilla/Western Downs region.

While Toowoomba is the home base, this is a field-based role with a strong presence in Chinchilla and surrounding areas. Tesla is seeking an experienced electrical technician to maintain and service utility-scale battery sites, primarily focusing on the Tesla Megapack battery storage product. In this role, you will join the technician team responsible for supporting battery storage sites in the Chinchilla/Western Downs region, where you will service, troubleshoot, and upgrade medium to high voltage equipment.

We are looking for self-motivated team players with a positive attitude who view this opportunity as a chance to build a career with Tesla in the renewable energy infrastructure sector. You will become part of a high-performing and close-knit team on-site.

Please note this position will primarily be based within the Chinchilla/Western Downs region, however occasional travel to support other regional sites may be required.

Position Description

As an Electrical Technician, you will troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team. You will perform complex and precise electro-mechanical debugging, rework, and repairs, executing tasks that require a high level of skill and patience. Your role will involve actively working across Powerpack and Megapack Utility sites to ensure that operations and maintenance requirements are met, maintaining a healthy fleet that performs optimally. Comfort and competence in working with Medium and High Voltage environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety will be crucial.

You will operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and LV/MV/HV testing equipment for effective diagnosis and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will develop and adhere to best practices and procedures for various maintenance activities related to Tesla Energy equipment. Clear communication is essential, as you will maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the Tesla Energy service organization by preparing daily updates on work completed, problems identified, and future timelines.

Flexibility is key, as you may be required to provide support outside your region and potentially internationally. You will also perform other related duties as assigned to accommodate our growth and diversification across applications.

Requirements:

• Certified Electrician (Cert III (3)+ in Electrical/Electro Technology)
• Minimum 5 years' experience, with at least 3 years' electrical maintenance experience, ideally within the Utility sector (Solar/Wind/Transmission experience is preferred)
• Must have up to date Electrical Registration/License
• Must have HV switching 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 read and understand manufacturing instructions, electrical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• 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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand offers the following benefits for permanent Utility Service Technician employees:

• Flexible work times (start and finish early)
• Rostered day off - 9 day fortnight
• On call (Boost your earnings)
• Tools and uniform provided
• Training, certifications and ongoing career development
• Plenty of overtime available.
• Receive Employee Stock and participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
• Employee Vehicle Loan Program
• Novated Leasing (AU only)
• Well-being Fund: An annual allowance for employees to support their well-being in meaningful ways
• 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.