SOLAR ELECTRICIAN - BRISBANE

Optimal Recruitment · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 25d ago

SOLAR ELECTRICIAN - BRISBANE

Optimal Recruitment
~$119k - $138k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Install and commission commercial solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Lead site activities and supervise apprentices, contractors and installers
  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality assurance and workmanship.

  • Trades & Services
  • Electrician
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent / Full Time

9/9/2026

$60-$70 per hour + overtime is available and paid for additional hours.

  • Company vehicle
  • Opportunity to become a team leader

Are you an experienced Solar Electrician looking for the opportunity to work on large-scale commercial renewable energy projects while building your career into a leadership role?

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Commercial Solar & Battery Electrician to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across commercial solar PV and battery energy storage projects, while playing a key role in establishing and growing our Queensland operations.

Working directly with senior leadership, you will help deliver high-quality solar and battery projects ranging from 100kW to 600kW, with a genuine pathway to progress into a Queensland Operations Lead position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, test and commission commercial solar PV systems
  • Install and commission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Conduct maintenance, inspections, fault-finding and repair works
  • Lead site activities and supervise apprentices, contractors and installers
  • Complete testing, commissioning and compliance documentation
  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality assurance and workmanship
  • Communicate effectively with clients, project managers and stakeholders

About You
You are a qualified electrician with strong commercial solar experience and a hands-on approach. You enjoy taking ownership of projects, mentoring others and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Essential Requirements

  • Current Electrical Licence
  • SAA Solar Accreditation (battery accreditation highly regarded)
  • Working at Heights certification
  • White Card
  • Current driver's licence
  • Experience delivering commercial solar projects
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Highly Regarded

  • Commercial rooftop solar experience
  • Experience on projects between 100kW and 600kW
  • Commercial solar maintenance and rectification experience
  • Residential solar and battery installation experience
  • Testing, commissioning and QA experience
  • EWP and Forklift Licences

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Company vehicle and tools provided (where applicable)
  • Long-term career development opportunities
  • Exposure to large-scale commercial solar and battery projects
  • Leadership pathway to become Queensland Operations Lead
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing renewable energy business

If you're an experienced solar electrician who is ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of renewable energy in Queensland, we'd love to hear from you
 
APPLY NOW by sending your Resume or for a confidential chat, call Julie on 02 8416 4181

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Skills

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Battery energy storage systems (bess)Commercial solar projectsCustomer communicationDrivers licenceElectrical licenceFault-findingMentoring/team supervisionOrganisational skillsProject deliverySaa solar accreditationSafety standards and complianceTeam leadershipTroubleshootingWhite cardWorking at heights certification

Perks & benefits

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Company vehicleLong-term career development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team environment

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