Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Boco Rock NSW

GE Vernova; Nimmitabel, Bombala; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Field Service Technician to support the Boco Rock Wind Farm, located near Nimmitabel NSW. You will maintain and troubleshoot GE turbines, climb towers, and support site infrastructure with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a qualified electrician trade and are comfortable working at heights. A 37.5-hour week with occasional overtime and travel to other sites may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Mechanical trade certification.
• Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic).
• Proficient in using computer systems for monitoring and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Hold a current unrestricted driver's license.
• Able to work at heights and comfortable with heights.
• Commitment to safety standards and continuous improvement.
• Willing to travel to other sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled turbine and site maintenance.
• Follow GE manuals and work instructions to perform tasks and inspections.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and high voltage switching operations.
• Participate in annual maintenance, retrofit works and major component exchanges.
• 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 inspections.
• Report errors, violations, incidents or problems using GE systems.
• Embrace a 37.5-hour week with overtime and on-call rosters as directed.

Skills

Fault finding

Computer literacy

English communication

Driver's license

Head for heights

Problem solving

Education

Qualified Electrician

Tools

GE software tools

Monitoring software

Job description

# Job Description Summary
Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Boco Rock Wind Farm, located 10km south west of Nimmitabel and 30km north of Bombala in NSW, is looking for a Field Service Technician to join the team. With 67 GE 1.7-100 turbines, operating since 2015 and generating up to 113MW of clean energy!

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. Wind Turbine specific training will be provided to the successful applicants.

This is not a FIFO or DIDO role, must be based locally to the wind farm.

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 or Mechanical trade certification
- 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
- Must hold appropriate working rights for Australia at the time of your application

Desired Characteristics:

- Previous experience in renewables, power distribution, mining, oil & gas or other heavy industry (preferred but not essential).
- GWO Basic Training (preferred but not essential, training will be provided).
- High Voltage Switching Operations (preferred but not essential, training may be provided).
- HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP (not essential, training may be provided).

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: No