High Voltage Operating Support (HVOS) - BESS Utility Sites

Description

The High voltage Operating Support provides HV operational control for a defined site, region or asset boundary under delegation from the existing High Voltage Operating Authority (HVOA). This is a hands-on role for an experienced operator who can coordinate switching, support competency and testing, improve procedures and provide practical on site support across Tesla’s BESS utility sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HV switching schedules across assigned Tesla BESS sites.
• Review and approve switching instructions
• Develop switching instructions from scratch and support safe execution of HV switching
• Provide operational support and oversight during complex switching activities
• Maintain accurate switching records and associated documentation
• Maintain current hands-on capability as an HV Authorised Operator, including practical hands-on work when required.
• Support HV Operations in both construction, pre commissioning and energised post maintenance environments.
• Provide on site support as needed, assess situations, offer direction when required and assist team practically when needed.
• Help design, build, and deliver a structured HV training and testing program for operators and site personnel.
• Contribute to primary and or secondary testing frame works and practical assessments (primary or secondary testing experience is highly regarded).
• Review, improve, and develop switching procedures, switching guides, and operating documentation for existing and new sites.
• Support the continuous improvement of HV operating systems, standards, and training at an organisational level.
• Travel as required (average ~50% — some weeks none, other times a day or two, or a full week on site).
• Work closely with the HVOA and site teams as a practical HV operator and coordinator — not as a desktop project manager.

Requirements

• State Qualified electrical license
• Minimum 5years post trade experience of HV operations.
• Primary or secondary testing experience is highly regarded.
• High level commitment to safety and compliance.
• HV Switching Ticket / Authorisation
• Current LVR/CPR & first aid certification
• Proven experience performing HV switching operations and managing electrical isolation
• Preferred industry experience in Power generation, transmission or distribution, renewables. Or industrial HV operating background.
• Driver’s license.