Job Description – Senior Operations EngineerLocation: Manly, AustraliaWork Type: HybridDepartment: Project EngineeringNextpower is seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Engineer to join our Project Engineering team and serve as a key technical liaison for utility-scale solar projects across construction, commissioning, and operation.
Reporting to the Engineering Director, this role bridges project design, construction, commissioning, operations, and customer support to ensure technical issues are resolved quickly and lessons from the field are captured effectively.
The position will work closely with Project Engineering, Product Design, Operations & Maintenance, Sales, Quality, and external stakeholders to support delivery, improve fleet performance, and strengthen engineering standards.
This role suits someone who thrives on solving complex technical issues across multiple disciplines, managing competing priorities, and helping develop the systems, processes, and standards needed to support reliable project delivery and long-term asset performance.
Experience across design, construction, commissioning, and operations will be highly regarded, particularly where the candidate has worked hands-on with mechanical, electrical, or structural issues and can translate field learnings into clear corrective actions and engineering improvements.Role PurposeProvide engineering support for utility-scale solar projects during construction, commissioning, and operation.
Support resolution of technical issues through root-cause analysis, corrective action development, and stakeholder coordination.
Assist construction and commissioning teams with technical guidance to ensure alignment with Nextpower standards and project requirements.
Strengthen the feedback loop between field delivery, operating assets, and internal engineering, quality, and product teams.
Support the development of technical standards, troubleshooting procedures, and engineering practices that improve project delivery and fleet reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational and technical supportProvide engineering support for projects experiencing performance, reliability, mechanical, electrical, structural, or equipment-related issuesLead or support root-cause investigations and define practical corrective action plans to restore or improve system performanceWork with Operations & Maintenance, Product Engineering, and other internal teams to investigate field issues and support timely resolutionReview field conditions, technical reports, and supporting documentation to identify likely causes of technical issues and recommend next stepsHelp prioritise technical issues based on delivery impact, customer needs, and risk to long-term asset performanceConstruction and commissioning supportAssist active construction projects with technical guidance and troubleshooting during installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioningReview site design packages and verify that field implementation aligns with Nextpower standards, specifications, and approved engineering intentAssign and coordinate CAD work with design resources to address customer requests, field modifications, and project-specific updatesSupport technical clarification and issue resolution where design intent, field conditions, and construction realities require practical engineering judgementEnsure commissioning and field issues are clearly documented and translated into actionable outcomesCross-functional coordinationWork closely with Project Engineering, Product Design, Operations & Maintenance, Sales,



and Quality teams to maintain transparent communication and enable fast issue resolutionEngage directly with EPCs, contractors, owners, and other external stakeholders to support troubleshooting, technical clarification, and corrective action implementationCoordinate internal engineering and operational inputs to ensure technical findings are aligned, practical, and clearly communicatedPrepare clear, structured, and actionable engineering reports, summaries, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholdersSupport escalation management by organising information, clarifying technical risks, and driving timely follow-through on agreed actionsContinuous improvement and feedback loopCapture lessons learned from construction, commissioning, and operational sites and communicate key insights to design, quality, and product development teamsParticipate in the development and update of technical standards, standard operating procedures, and field troubleshooting processesContribute to reliability improvement programs across the operating fleet by identifying recurring issues and supporting long-term corrective actionsHelp convert field experience into practical improvements in design guidance, documentation quality, commissioning practices, and field support processesSupport the broader business in developing more efficient and consistent methods for managing technical issues across a growing fleetData and performance analysisReview system performance data from SCADA, monitoring platforms, Power BI, and related sources to identify trends, anomalies, and recurring technical issuesSupport data-driven decision-making for maintenance prioritisation, corrective action validation, and operational performance improvementCorrelate field observations, engineering findings, and performance data to improve issue diagnosis and support stronger technical conclusionsMaintain a disciplined approach to documenting issues, actions, outcomes, and recurring themes across projects and operating assetsExperience and qualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent technical disciplineA minimum of 5 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or industrial engineering, with demonstrated interdisciplinary engineering experiencePractical exposure across design, construction, commissioning, and operations, including mechanical or hands-on technical workStrong understanding of utility-scale solar design, tracker systems, and power plant operationsExperience reviewing design documentation, field reports, and as-built drawingsStrong communication, organisation, and technical documentation skillsAbility to work across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities in a structured and solutions-focused mannerPreferredHands-on experience with construction support, field issue troubleshooting, or Operations & Maintenance coordinationFamiliarity with solar performance analysis tools, SCADA platforms, monitoring systems, or Power BIExperience working with EPCs, contractors, and suppliers in a technical support or issue-resolution capacityKnowledge of reliability engineering principles and root-cause analysis methodologiesExperience contributing to technical standards, procedures,



or process improvement initiativesExposure to customer-facing technical support within utility-scale solar or related infrastructure projectsKnowledge of reliability engineering principles and root-cause analysis methodologiesPersonal attributesStrong problem-solving mindset with a practical and structured approach to issue resolutionComfortable working across technical disciplines and moving between field issues, engineering analysis, and stakeholder communicationAbility to manage a broad portfolio of issues and priorities without losing attention to detailTechnically credible and confident engaging with both internal and external stakeholdersCollaborative and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-throughClear communicator who can translate technical findings into concise, actionable messagesMotivated by continuous improvement, operational reliability, and better long-term customer outcomesWhy this role mattersThis role will help Nextpower strengthen the connection between project delivery, operational performance, and product improvement by ensuring technical issues from the field are resolved effectively and translated into meaningful engineering learning.
The successful candidate will play an important part in improving project outcomes from construction to operation, supporting customers and internal teams through complex technical challenges, and helping build the standards, systems, and feedback mechanisms needed to support the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.About usAt Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.
Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power.
Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.
Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.We are Nextpower.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.
Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power.
Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.
Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.
Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power.
Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.
Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
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📌 Senior Operations Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Nextpower
📍 Sydney