E&I Technician

Ready to put your E&I skills to work in the renewables? We're after a qualified E&I Tech to join our Townsville team keeping our solar farm and hydrogen site running strong.

The Role

This full-time, site-based role reports to the Electrical Supervisor. You'll perform E&I work across solar and hydrogen assets - installing, inspecting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to keep performance high and downtime low. You’ll respond to alarms, support upgrades and improvements, and be available for night shift work and call-outs. You'll also work closely with technicians, engineers, and safety teams to ensure systems run safely and efficiently.

About You

You’re a dual-trade E&I tech who is ready to dive into commissioning, operations, maintenance, and problem-solving on renewable energy sites. You’ll need:

• QLD Electrical Fitter/Mechanic licence
• Cert III in Instrumentation and Control
• QLD driver’s licence
• Confident using maintenance systems (WOs/inventory)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read drawings and work independently
• Proactive mindset and team player attitude
• Keen interest in renewables and sustainable energy

Bonus skills (not essential): EWP, forklift and telehandler tickets, HV operator training, hazardous area/hydrogen certifications and experience with PLCs, flow meters, transmitters, solar systems.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Salary packaging options
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, down-to-earth team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial wellbeing awareness, including discounted banking rates
• Be part of Australia’s clean energy future

If you're hands-on, proactive, and ready to grow in the renewables space – we want to hear from you!

Who We Are:

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company specialising in the development and operation of utility-scale wind and solar energy generation assets, battery energy storage systems, and renewable hydrogen production. We navigate greenfield projects from feasibility, to design, planning and approvals, through to construction and into operations and maintenance. We have several operating assets and a large portfolio of projects in early development in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.

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Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring their best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

No Agency applications will be accepted.