Remote Travelling Wind Farm Electrician

GE Vernova, Inc.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks Electrical Travelling Technicians to support a 3:1 roster across wind farm sites. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical assets, act as HVOA Delegate when required, and travel extensively (>65%).

Requires a current Electrical Worker Licence (A-Grade), HV qualifications, and experience in offshore/onshore wind or heavy industry. Expect remote locations, on-call duties, and strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Hold a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent).
• Demonstrate 5+ years in Onshore Wind or similar heavy industry.
• Nominated Electrical Supervisor under REC license.
• Understanding of basic AC/DC circuits and ability to run tests and circuit analysis.
• Experience with High Voltage switching and operations.
• Current HV operating certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Proficient in fault finding of electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Able to climb wind turbines and perform physically demanding tasks at height.
• Experience working in remote locations and autonomous work.
• Willing to travel >65% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Interpret GEV manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete tasks per work instructions.
• Perform maintenance and fault finding of assets.
• Act as the site HVOA Delegate when required.
• Be the Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical as applicable.
• Perform HV switching per site procedures.
• Have working knowledge of electrical installation requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with SWMS, LOTO, EHS & QA/QC policies.
• Report errors/incidents promptly in GEV systems.
• Maintain REC responsibilities.
• Supervise electrical installation/maintenance when required.
• Maintain reports using GEV software and databases.
• Submit inquiries to Engineering to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Service Teams.
• Uphold Quality Control through conformance decisions.
• Join on-call roster for weekends/nights as directed.
• Champion Safety and follow EHS policies and investigations.

Skills

HV switching

Electrical supervision

Wind farm experience

REC license

Remote/autonomous work

Education

Registered Electrical Worker Licence (A-Grade)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

GE Vernova seeks Electrical Travelling Technicians to support a 3:1 roster across wind farm sites. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical assets, act as HVOA Delegate when required, and travel extensively (>65%).

Requires a current Electrical Worker Licence (A-Grade), HV qualifications, and experience in offshore/onshore wind or heavy industry. Expect remote locations, on-call duties, and strict safety compliance.