RES
Operations and Maintenance Project Manager
TLDR
Lead operations and maintenance projects while fostering safety and team motivation in high-risk environments focused on the renewable energy transition.
- Full-time position (immediate start)
- Base yourself in Wollongong, NSW (candidates from nearby locations Sydney, Melbourne & including Queensland, are also welcome to apply)
- Travel to sites as needed
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead the delivery of operations and maintenance projects. In this role, you will oversee the successful establishment and execution of client contracts, with a clear focus on safety, leadership, and performance.
This position goes beyond technical delivery—it’s about inspiring teams, prioritizing safety, and driving operational excellence in high-voltage, high-risk environments. If you are a values-driven leader who thrives under pressure and is passionate about making a real impact in the transition of energy, we want to hear from you.
About RES
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Key Safety Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams across on-site solar and renewable energy O&M projects
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery, focusing on safety, performance, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, owning both commercial and operational
- Conduct regular site visits, particularly in NSW and QLD, and during onboarding of new project sites
- Collaborate with global teams, including participation in after-hours calls with counterparts in Europe, America, and Asia
- Manage client relationships, budgets, and overall project performance to meet strategic objectives
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum two years’ experience managing O&M projects in utility-scale solar or renewable energy (or transferable experience).
- Proven management and leadership skills with extensive experience in team development, effective communication, project delivery, and workforce planning.
- Experience managing contracts, budgets, and technical teams in high-compliance environments
- Proven expertise in safety management, including electrical risk mitigation and compliance with WHSEQ standards.
- Demonstrated project financial management skills and solid knowledge of finance, including budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
- High proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of energy generation systems, asset management, and utility-scale inverter technology.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
- Current Australian driver’s license
What you're looking for?
- 25 days annual leave (including 1 discretionary day).
- Generous paid leave for birth givers and partners (eligibility: 12 months service).
- Eyecare and skin check allowances, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP support.
- Sponsored education support (up to $3,000/year for role-related studies).
- $3,000 bonus for successful candidate referrals (paid in two stages).
- 4 paid volunteer days annually.
- Option to swap public holidays for culturally significant days.
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Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
Recruiting Process: We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Note: This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.
At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
The world's largest independent renewable energy company
40 years
of experience
4500
employees
27GW
project portfolio
41GW
operational assets supported
WIND
SOLAR
ENERGY
STORAGE
STORAGE
TRANSMISSION
& DISTRIBUTION
& DISTRIBUTION
GREEN HYDROGEN
Benefits
Health Insurance
Eyecare and skin check allowances, flu vaccinations, and access to EAP support.
Holiday swap option
Option to swap public holidays for culturally significant days.
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid leave for birth givers and partners (eligibility: 12 months service).
Paid Time Off
25 days annual leave (including 1 discretionary day).
RES is the largest independent renewable energy company globally, delivering affordable and carbon-free energy through the operation and maintenance of wind and solar farms. With a presence in 24 countries, RES focuses on maximizing investments in renewable energy, also venturing into energy storage and green hydrogen.
Project Manager