Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Bango NSW

GE Vernova; Yass Valley Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot wind turbines at Bango Wind Farm, 14km south of Boorowa and 30km north of Yass. You will climb turbines, perform electrical/mechanical repairs, and support high voltage switching with rigorous safety standards in a dynamic renewable energy environment.

Ideal candidates will have NSW electrical qualifications, strong fault-finding abilities, and the stamina for heights and travel as required within NSW.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician (NSW) with valid license.
• Strong fault finding across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Good English communication and documentation skills.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to climb turbines and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines and site infrastructure.
• Follow GE manuals, specifications, and work instructions to perform tasks and inspections.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and high voltage switching operations as required.
• Participate in annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchanges, and fault finding.
• Use GE software tools to maintain reports and submit technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with JSA, LOTO, EHS policies, and report issues promptly.
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections.
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems.
• Embrace a 37.5-hour work week, with overtime and on‑call rosters as directed.

Skills

Qualified Electrician (NSW)

Fault finding

Documentation

Driver's license

Climb at heights

English communication

Tools

Computerised monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Bango Wind Farm, located on Ngunnawal Country, 14km south of Boorowa and 30km north of Yass. The third largest operational wind farm in NSW. The 244MW wind farm became fully operational in 2023, featuring 46 GE Cypress Turbines, that produce enough electricity to power 144,000 homes and prevent 543,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually!

You’ll be working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines at some of the most exciting and innovative sites in the country. No two days are the same, you’ll be climbing turbines, solving real-world technical challenges, and helping to keep Australia’s wind power turning.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines and site infrastructure
• Follow GE manuals, specifications, and work instructions to perform assigned tasks and inspections
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and high voltage switching operations as required
• Participate in annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchanges, and fault finding
• Use GE software tools to maintain reports and submit technical queries
• Ensure compliance with JSA, LOTO, EHS policies, and report issues promptly
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
• Embrace a 37.5-hour work week, with opportunities for overtime as approved and participate in on‑call rosters for after-hours or weekend work as directed

Qualifications, Requirements & Competencies

• Qualified Electrician (NSW)
• Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment)
• Proficient in using computer systems and tools for monitoring work and managing documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• A current unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights, comfortable with heights (you’ll be climbing turbines, so you’ve got to have a head for heights and a love for fresh air!)
• A commitment to the highest safety standards, high performance, continuous improvement and delivering the right solutions
• Independent, solutions-focused, and well-organized in managing tasks
• Open to travel to other sites as required

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes