High Voltage Operations Specialist – Wind Farms (Remote)

GE Vernova, Inc.

Australia

Remote

AUD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Australia seeks a senior High Voltage Operations specialist to provide technical leadership across projects and services, ensuring electrical safety and compliance during installation, testing, and maintenance of wind turbine HV systems.

You will engage contractors and manage licensing across States with regular ANZ site travel. You will mentor a small team, develop competency programs for HV switching, and support EHS initiatives while enabling remote work when site

Qualifications

Australian electrical license – A grade or state equivalent.
Meet prerequisites to be named Technical Nominee/Electrical Supervisor on state licenses.
Minimum 5 years HV operator experience.
HV and LV operations experience.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Permit recipient and work control experience.
Procedural development experience.
Experience with network operating authorities and their procedures.
Knowledge of installation and commissioning best practices.
Willing to train and mentor others and manage a small team.
Knowledge of contracting and nominee requirements.
Substation commissioning, operations and maintenance background desirable.
Experience in generation and transmission power industry.
Excellent problem‑solving and decision-making under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Safety‑focused mindset and knowledge of industry safety standards.
Willingness to travel regularly and work on-site with flexibility for remote work when not required.
MS Office proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Australian Drivers license

Responsibilities

Assist in compliance planning with electrical contracting requirements in each State and Territory.
Monitor licenses for GE Renewable Energy and engaged contractors to ensure current state requirements.
Serve as High Voltage Operator for ANZ as needed.
Oversee HV safety procedures and operations across sites.
Develop and implement competency programs for HV switching.
Implement electrical safety and switching procedures at wind farm sites.
Maintain electrical training programs including LOTO support.
Support EHS to audit safety, training, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
Review contractor licenses for state requirements.
Implement and review HV isolation schedules, lock boxes, and permitting processes.
Institute electrical testing programs in collaboration with Engineering.
Provide technical advice, audits, and commissioning for HV products and systems.
Conduct regular site electrical audits for compliance with HV safety procedures.
Act as technical nominee or HV officer for projects and sites as required.
Assist in managing electrical contractors for outage works and equipment exchanges.