Survey Technician, Solar Farm, Sydney NSW

About this job

The RIX Group is building a new Renewables Division focused on utility-scale solar farm foundations. They are looking for a hands-on Survey Technician to help establish technical systems, machine control workflows, field quality processes and digital reporting from day one.

The Role

You will work on site, practical and hands-on. You will ensure foundations are installed in the correct location, within tolerance, with all required checks completed and records captured.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and validate RTK GPS systems, base stations, rovers and machine control settings
• Calibrate Truss Driver machines before production and after machine moves
• Receive, check and control installation files from the design team
• Carry out field quality inspections and identify out of tolerance foundations immediately
• Maintain calibration records, inspection records and as-built data
• Build and manage digital quality capture systems using QGIS and QField
• Produce daily and weekly production and quality reports
• Support operators and supervisors with practical field troubleshooting

What You Need

• Hands-on RTK GNSS experience on construction sites (must have)
• GPS-guided screw anchor, piling or foundation rig experience (must have)
• Understanding of base stations, rovers, coordinate systems, datum, geoid, projection and units (must have)
• Experience with machine control or survey software such as StoneX, Leica, Topcon or Trimble (preferred)
• Field quality experience in a production construction environment
• Strong attention to detail with files, records, version control and tolerances
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, engineers and managers

Utility-scale solar farm experience in Australia is preferred. QGIS, QField or QFieldCloud experience is also preferred. Understanding of AS2159 and pile load testing requirements is valued.

This is a ground-floor opportunity within a growing division, backed by an established contractor with 25 years of specialist contracting experience. As the Renewables Division grows, this role is expected to develop into a broader leadership position.

To apply, visit the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.