Empowering the energy sector to hire safer, smarter, and stronger workforces—backed by data.
Energy
Psychometric assessments and recruitment tools for the Energy industry
The Australian energy sector demands precision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Whether operating in renewables, oil and gas, or utilities, the pressure to deliver safely and efficiently has never been greater.
Testgrid’s assessment solutions help energy organisations identify high-performing, safety-conscious individuals across technical, operational, and corporate roles. From reducing safety incidents to supporting leadership development, our data-driven approach empowers energy businesses to build skilled, compliant, and future-ready workforces.
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Rates
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Safe Candidates
Operations and Maintenance in Energy
- Utility Operator
- Plant Operator/Worker
- Field Service Technician
- Water Treatment Specialist
- Sewer System Technician
- Substation Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Solar Technician
- Power Station Operator
- Electrical Linesperson
- Renewable Energy Maintenance Technician
- Battery Storage Technician
Engineering & Technical Design in Energy
- Energy Engineer
- Water Resource Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Grid Connection Engineer
- Transmission Planning Engineer
- SCADA/Control Systems Engineer
- Smart Grid Engineer
Resource & Supply Management Energy
- Petroleum Supply Specialist
- Utility Site Manager
- Energy Resource Planner
- Demand Forecaster
- LNG Supply Chain Coordinator
Renewable & Emerging Technologies
- Solar Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Hydrogen Engineer
- EV Charging Infrastructure Specialist
- Bioenergy Technician
- Renewable Energy Project Manager
Why use Testgrid?
Reasoning Skills
- Bring in smart, skilled people
Save Lives
- Evidence-based hiring for safety
Legally Compliant
- Compliance-focused, risk-aware hiring
57% of on-site accidents are caused by human error
Screen out unsafe employees and reduce time lost to injury.
A limited talent pool with younger generations favouring other industries – a company working with current technology and assessments is more attractive to a younger generation.
Hiring For?
- Renewable & Emerging Technologies
- Resource and Supply Management
- Operations and Maintenance
- Engineering and Technical Design
Aptitude Assessments
Roles in renewables and emerging technologies often require rapid learning, complex problem-solving, and the ability to interpret technical data in new or untested environments. Aptitude assessments measure critical cognitive skills—such as abstract reasoning, numerical literacy, and spatial thinking—that are vital for roles in system design, installation, field diagnostics, and performance optimisation.
Aptitude testing enables energy companies to select individuals who are mentally agile, data-driven, and equipped to handle the demands of innovation-focused projects and technologies.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Learning Agility
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Abstract Reasoning
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Numerical Reasoning
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Spatial Awareness
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Critical Thinking
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Data Interpretation
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Problem-Solving
Behavioural Assessments
As the renewable energy sector rapidly evolves, success depends not only on technical skills but also on the right mindset. Behavioural assessments help identify individuals who are innovative, adaptable, and collaborative—traits critical for navigating change, solving complex challenges, and working in cross-disciplinary teams. Whether hiring for solar, wind, hydrogen, or battery storage roles, behavioural insights ensure your workforce is aligned with the agile, forward-thinking culture required in emerging energy fields.
These assessments also support future leadership identification and help build teams with the resilience and communication skills needed to drive sustainable energy solutions.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Adaptability
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Innovation Orientation
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Collaboration
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Accountability
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Communication Style
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Resilience Under Pressure
Safety Assessments
While renewable technologies often represent cleaner alternatives, the work environments—rooftops, remote wind farms, high-voltage batteries—still carry significant safety risks. Safety assessments, like Testgrid’s SSA, evaluate traits such as risk perception, rule-following behaviour, and situational awareness, ensuring candidates demonstrate safe decision-making even in unfamiliar or high-risk contexts.
Implementing safety assessments helps renewable energy companies maintain strong WHS standards, reduce incident risk, and embed a culture of safety alongside innovation.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Risk Perception
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Safety Awareness
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Rule Adherence
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Conscientiousness
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Situational Judgement
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Hazard Recognition
Aptitude Assessments
In roles involving procurement, demand forecasting, and inventory management, strong cognitive ability is essential. Aptitude assessments measure numerical reasoning, data interpretation, and decision-making—key skills for analysing supplier performance, managing budgets, and optimising resource allocation across dynamic energy operations.
These assessments help organisations select candidates who can handle complex data, prioritise effectively, and think strategically—especially when supply chain decisions directly impact operational performance and regulatory compliance.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Numerical Reasoning
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Analytical Thinking
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Data Interpretation
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Strategic Decision-Making
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Problem-Solving
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Prioritisation & Planning
Behavioural Assessments
Resource and supply chain professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of materials, equipment, and services within energy operations. Behavioural assessments help identify individuals who are reliable, process-focused, and capable of managing competing priorities across procurement, inventory, and logistics functions. They also reveal traits such as collaboration, integrity, and stress tolerance—important for vendor negotiations and maintaining continuity in complex, high-pressure supply environments.
By using behavioural data during recruitment or development, energy companies can build teams that are both operationally dependable and culturally aligned.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Reliability & Accountability
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Process Orientation
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Stress Tolerance
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Integrity & Ethics
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Collaboration
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Attention to Detail
Safety Assessments
Although often office-based, resource and supply roles can involve site visits, warehouse exposure, or interaction with hazardous materials and logistics providers. Safety assessments ensure individuals in these roles demonstrate strong risk awareness, adherence to compliance protocols, and the ability to make safe decisions when coordinating deliveries or managing suppliers.
Incorporating safety assessments supports a holistic, organisation-wide safety culture and ensures all touchpoints—from office to warehouse to field—operate within WHS expectations.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Risk Awareness
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Safety Compliance
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Rule Adherence
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Conscientiousness
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Decision-Making Under Pressure
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Hazard Recognition (for site-based exposure)
Aptitude Assessments
Operations and Maintenance roles require strong cognitive skills—whether interpreting system readouts, diagnosing faults, or responding to equipment alarms. Aptitude assessments evaluate abilities like numerical reasoning, spatial awareness, and problem-solving to ensure employees can learn quickly, think critically, and make fast, accurate decisions in high-pressure environments.
These assessments are ideal for identifying skilled individuals capable of operating complex systems, following technical procedures, and adapting to fast-evolving technologies in the energy sector.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Problem-Solving
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Spatial Reasoning
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Numerical Reasoning
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Information Processing Speed
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Learning Agility
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Critical Thinking
Behavioural Assessments
In the energy sector, Operations and Maintenance teams work in high-stakes, high-compliance environments where behavioural consistency is vital. Behavioural assessments help identify individuals who are dependable, safety-conscious, and able to remain calm under pressure. These assessments uncover traits like accountability, rule adherence, teamwork, and stress tolerance—critical for roles such as plant operators, field technicians, and maintenance supervisors.
By using behavioural assessments during recruitment or internal development, energy organisations can build resilient, reliable teams that align with regulatory, safety, and cultural expectations.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Reliability & Accountability
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Stress Tolerance
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Rule Adherence
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Attention to Detail
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Teamwork & Communication
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Task Orientation
Aptitude Assessments
Engineering and design roles demand high levels of cognitive ability, including critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and the capacity to work with technical data, systems, and spatial concepts. Aptitude assessments measure numerical reasoning, abstract thinking, and pattern recognition—enabling organisations to identify engineers and technical specialists who can learn quickly, design accurately, and innovate under constraints.
These assessments are ideal for selecting graduate engineers, CAD designers, systems engineers, and technical consultants across energy projects.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Numerical & Logical Reasoning
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Problem-Solving
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Abstract Thinking
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Pattern Recognition
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Spatial Reasoning
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Data Interpretation
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Learning Agility
Safety Assessments
While engineering and design professionals may not be working on the front line, the decisions they make directly impact safety outcomes across operations. Safety assessments help ensure these individuals prioritise risk awareness, follow compliance standards, and design with safety in mind—especially when developing systems used in high-risk environments.
Incorporating safety assessments into hiring or promotion decisions helps maintain WHS compliance, reduces design-related risks, and embeds safety-first thinking across the project lifecycle.
Core Competencies Assessed:
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Risk Perception
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Safety Mindset
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Conscientiousness
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Rule Compliance
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Hazard Anticipation
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Judgement Under Pressure
“Working with Testgrid made our apprentice recruitment process so much smoother and more effective.”
– Energy Queensland
RESULTS
90%
Reduction in failure rate
94%
Completion rate
98%
Retention rate
<%
Eliminated 30% failure rate
“Testgrid’s assessments have transformed the way we hire”
– Mining Company
RESULTS
23%
Reduction in Time Lost to Injury
56%
Reduction in Occupational Diseases (OD)
28%
Reduction in Total Recordable Injury (TRI)
Record Low Injuries
In 2 Decades
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TESTGRID CAN HELP TO
35%
Reduction time to shortlist
29%
Increase in sales performance
20%
Reduction in staff turnover
80%
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