Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Bodangora

gevernova; Bodangora; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Wind turbine training provided

Job summary

GE Vernova's Bodangora Wind Farm near Dubbo, NSW, seeks an Electrical Technician to join our renewable energy team. With 33 GE 3.43-130 turbines powering about 49,000 homes yearly, this role is central to keeping the wind farm running safely and efficiently.

You will perform turbine maintenance, fault finding, and site work, gain wind-turbine specific training, and work a 37.5-hour week with potential overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician (NSW) required.
• Qualified Electrical Supervisor preferred.
• Certified High Voltage Switching Operator (HVSO) required.
• Certified High Voltage Switching Co-ordinator preferred.
• Proficient fault finding across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficient with computer systems and documentation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Valid unrestricted NSW driver's license.
• Able to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines and site infrastructure.
• Follow GE manuals, specifications, and work instructions for tasks and inspections.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding and high voltage switching operations as required.
• 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 conformance or non-conformance decisions upon inspections.
• Report errors, violations, incidents or problems using GE reporting systems.
• Embrace a 37.5-hour work week with overtime and on-call rosters as directed.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Bodangora Wind Farm, located near the picturesque town of Dubbo in NSW, is seeking a dedicated (Electrical Technician) to join our team. With 33 GE 3.43-130 wind turbines generating enough power for approximately 49,000 homes annually, your role will be pivotal in sustaining this clean energy initiative.

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 (NSW)

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor

• Certified High Voltage Switching Operator (HVSO)

• Certified High Voltage Switching Co-ordinator

• 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:

• High Voltage Switching Operations experience

• 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).

• 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: Yes