$82,000 per annum base salary + superannuation + applicable industry allowances

Welcome to CSE Installations!
CSE Installations Pty Ltd operates across solar photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage and electrical installation services.

About the Role
The Electrical Engineering Technician will work alongside CSE's electricians, engineering personnel and installation teams in Coffs Harbour / North Boambee Valley,

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct technical testing and performance checks on solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems, inverters, switchgear, metering equipment and associated electrical installations.
- Collect, record and analyse electrical and operational data including voltage, current, power output, inverter performance, battery performance, system yield and equipment operating parameters.
- Perform technical calculations and assess system performance against design expectations, manufacturer specifications and operating requirements.
- Analyse inverter, battery and monitoring-platform data to identify abnormal operation, faults, reduced system performance or equipment failure.
- Prepare technical findings, test results, reports, charts, calculations, tabulations and other technical records as required.

- Assist with diagnosing electrical, electronic, communications and control faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Assist with the testing, setup and commissioning of new solar PV and battery energy storage installations, including configuration of inverters, battery systems, energy meters, communications devices and monitoring systems.
- Verify equipment settings, operating parameters, firmware and communications prior to systems being placed into service and undertake post-installation performance checks where required.
- Assist with the assembly, installation, testing, modification and repair of electrical equipment and renewable-energy system components within the employee's qualifications, competencies and lawful scope of work.
- Inspect electrical equipment and completed installations for conformity with drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements and applicable standards.
- Support qualified electricians and other technical personnel with troubleshooting, rectification and workshop testing of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Assist management, electricians, designers and engineering personnel with technical assessment of proposed solar PV and battery installations.
- Attend sites to collect electrical, dimensional and operational information required for system planning and technical assessment, including switchboards, metering arrangements, loads, network connections and equipment locations.
- Interpret electrical drawings,



single-line diagrams, manufacturer documentation and system specifications and assist with the preparation or review of technical drawings, system layouts, equipment schedules and associated project documentation.
- Assist in determining quantities and technical requirements for electrical equipment, solar modules, inverters, battery systems, cabling, switchgear, protection devices, metering equipment and associated components.
- Prepare material lists and equipment schedules and provide technical input regarding equipment compatibility, suitability, project costing and quotations.
- Inspect completed work for technical defects, non-conformances or installation issues and assist with rectification planning and verification of corrective work.
- Maintain accurate technical records, test results, commissioning information, photographs, job notes and compliance documentation within ServiceM8 and other CSE systems.
- Support preparation of technical information for grid-connection applications and liaison with Distributed Network Service Providers, including Essential Energy, where required.
- Review inverter, export-control, metering and network information and assist with testing and verification of export-control and energy-management systems where applicable.
- Monitor solar PV, battery and inverter platforms to identify faults, communication failures and abnormal system performance, and conduct remote technical diagnostics where appropriate.
- Investigate faults reported by customers, field staff or monitoring systems and undertake site inspections and technical diagnostics where remote resolution is not possible.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers and technical-support providers regarding complex faults, warranty matters and equipment performance.
- Provide professional technical assistance to customers and internal teams, explaining technical issues and recommended corrective actions clearly.
- Comply with applicable WHS legislation, CSE safety procedures, Safe Work Method Statements, site-specific risk assessments, isolation and testing procedures, and use required PPE.
- Perform only work that is within the employee's qualifications, competency and lawful authority.

Benefits and Perks

- Permanent full-time position based in Coffs Harbour / North Boambee Valley, NSW.
- $82,000 per annum base salary,



excluding superannuation and applicable industry allowances.
- Hands-on technical exposure across solar PV, battery energy storage, inverters, metering, monitoring, electrical distribution equipment and associated electrical systems.
- Opportunity to work across testing, commissioning, system configuration, technical analysis, fault diagnosis, quality assurance and project support activities.
- Varied work involving office, workshop, customer and project-site environments.

Qualifications and Experience

- A relevant electrical, electronic, mechatronics, electrical engineering technology or comparable technical qualification; or at least three years of similar environment and relevant experience where relying on experience in lieu of a formal qualification.
- Similar environment and relevant practical experience in electrical engineering technician duties, electrical systems, solar PV, battery energy storage, automation, control systems, instrumentation or electrical fault-finding.

Skills

- Sound technical knowledge of electrical systems and electrical equipment.
- Understanding of solar photovoltaic systems, inverters and battery energy storage systems.
- Ability to undertake structured electrical and technical fault-finding.
- Competency in electrical testing, data collection and technical analysis.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
- Understanding of electrical metering, monitoring and communications systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify technical non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
- Competency using computers, digital monitoring platforms and technical software.
- Accurate technical record keeping and report writing.
- Ability to work effectively with electricians, engineers, installers, customers and other stakeholders.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills and commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Licences and Other Requirements

- Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
- Construction Industry White Card where required.
- Relevant electrical, solar or other technical licences/accreditations where required for particular duties.
- Ability and willingness to travel to customer and project sites.
- Ability to maintain required licences, competencies and training relevant to assigned duties.
- The employee is not required or authorised to perform work requiring an Australian electrical licence unless they hold the necessary licence or the work is otherwise permitted by law.

$82,000 per annum base salary + superannuation + applicable industry allowances

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