Electrician / Solar & Battery Installer — Team Lead
Electrician / Solar & Battery Installer — Team Lead
Solana Energy · Mayfield, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Electricians (Trades & Services) · Full time
$50–$60 per hour + super + OT
Run a crew. Own the day. Deliver the job.
Solana Energy is looking for a licensed electrician who can lead a small install team across Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
You’ll be the person on the tools and the person organising the crew, planning the day, keeping the job moving, and making sensible calls on site without needing to be chased.
Solar and battery experience is a plus, not a must. If you’re a strong sparky who’s reliable and ready to step up as a team lead, we’ll train you and cover the tickets.
What the role actually is
Lead your install team day to day — who’s where, what’s next, what needs sorting
Install, test and commission residential solar PV, battery storage and EV chargers
Organise the job so it runs clean: materials, sequence, timing, paperwork
Site assessments and electrical requirements
Fault finding, maintenance and repairs when needed
Keep installs to Australian Standards and Solana’s workmanship bar
Complete testing, commissioning and documentation
Walk customers through their system
Work with apprentices, roofers and other electricians — and keep the standard high
Who we’re after
Current NSW Electrical Licence
Someone who can run their own team without constant supervision
Reliable — shows up on time, is where they said they’d be
Organised: plans the day and follows through
Common sense on site — does what makes sense to get the job done properly
Strong install and fault-finding skills
Clear communicator; good with customers and the crew
Valid driver’s licence
Pride in clean, quality work
Nice to have
Battery accreditation
Solar and battery install experience
EV charging experience
Prior experience leading or mentoring a small crew
New to solar?
Fine. Right attitude + reliable electrician = we invest in you. We pay for SAA Solar Accreditation, battery accreditation and training, manufacturer certs, and ongoing mentoring.
What you get
- $50–$60 per hour + super
- All industry quals and accreditations paid by Solana
- Ongoing training
- Leading solar and battery gear
- Local work — minimal travel
- Room to grow into broader leadership as we scale
We’re building for the long run. We want a team lead who treats this like a career, not a temp gig.
About Solana Energy
Newcastle-based renewable energy company — solar, battery and EV charging. Built on quality installs, straight customer service, and looking after our people. Aiming to be one of Australia’s leading renewable companies, and we need crew leads who can own the work.
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Electrician / Solar & Battery Installer — Team Lead in Newcastle employer: Solana Energy
Solana Energy is an exceptional employer located in Newcastle, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead a dedicated team in the growing renewable energy sector. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement, we prioritise quality workmanship and employee development, ensuring that our team members feel valued and empowered to succeed. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the solar and battery installation industry while enjoying local work with minimal travel.
