Construction Workers – Wind Farm construction

Aurora ARC Wind Pty; Wellington; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development opportunities

LAFHA allowances

Health and wellness programs

Long project pipeline

Job summary

Aurora ARC Wind Pty is seeking Wind Turbine Technicians to join our casual workforce on projects near Wellington in Central West, NSW. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities on wind turbines at a construction site, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Positions can be local or fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) or drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) to suit project needs. Start dates range from January to May, with training provided where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, preferably in a FIFO/DIDO role.
• Strong understanding of the wind turbine installation process.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in remote locations.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules to meet the needs of the business.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install wind turbines across installation teams, including offloading, pad prep, and turbine installation.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow directions of leading hand and supervisors to meet construction program timelines.

Skills

Wind Turbine Experience

FIFO/DIDO experience

Troubleshooting

Tools

ART training

HC/MC license

RA/Ri rigging

DG dogman

WP EWP

GWO

Job description

We are Aurora.

We are passionate about driving the energy transition forward. Our team combines decades of experience in maximising the lifespan and returns of energy assets. Aurora is an international, multi-disciplinary services company, which delivers a wide range of services spanning the construction, maintenance, and decommissioning phases of all energy assets. Aurora's culture is focused on safety, delivery and skills development - By combining technology, expertise and training we deliver safe, service-focused solutions to our clients. In Australia we have a strong pipeline of construction projects to deliver to our major clients

Wind Turbine Installation - Construction workers

We are seeking Construction workers with Wind Turbine experience to join our team on a casual basis for work on our projects near Wellington in Central West, NSW.

Positions can be local or fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) or drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) position to provide flexibility and coverage for the varied work locations.

Roles will be available starting from January and placing through to May.

The role of the Wind Technician encompasses the installation, mechanical and electrical completions, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines at a wind farm construction site. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The Wind Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper functionality of wind turbines and compliance with industry standards throughout their lifecycle.

What you'll be doing:

• Working within the teams to install wind turbines across the range of installation teams including offloading equipment and pad preparation, preinstallation of equipment and installation of the turbines
• Operate relevant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Following the instructions of the leading hand and supervisors to meet the delivery of the construction program.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, preferably in a FIFO/DIDO role
• Strong understanding of the wind turbine installation process
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely at heights and in remote locations
• Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules to meet the needs of the business
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Current GWO
• ART trained - Highly desirable.
• GE experience not essential but highly desirable.
• Heavy Vehicle License (HC/MC) - desirable
• Advanced or Intermediate Rigging tickets (RA,RI)
• Dogman Ticket (DG)
• EWP (WP)

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. In addition to competitive remuneration, we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• LAFHA Allowances (if applicable)
• Access to our employee health and wellness programs
• Long project pipeline in a safety-first environment

We are an equal opportunity employer, women, minorities and First Peoples are encouraged to apply!