Lead Utility Service Technician - Vic Metro

What to Expect
Tesla is seeking experienced electrical technicians to maintain and service utility scale battery sites, primarily working on the Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS).

In this role, you will join the Service team supporting BESS sites around the Victorian region, to service, troubleshoot, and maintain 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.


What You'll Do
Lead team of technicians to high standard within the operational area of the role.

Understand contractual obligations per site.
Set and maintain Environmental Health / Safety standards and procedures in line with Tesla Policies.
Diagnose and repair equipment as defined by the Product Engineering team
Perform complex and precise electro-mechanical diagnosis, rectification 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 both OEM and Tesla Proprietary Equipment
Maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the internal Tesla Energy service organization and customer facing scenarios
Prepare and maintain daily updates of work schedules, 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 10 years’ experience, with at least 4 years’ electrical experience within the Utility / Industrial / Renewables sector
Must have up to date Electrical Registration/License
Must have HV switching certification and 5+ years’ experience
SCADA operating experience advantageous
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 both mobile and 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Read more