Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Goyder SA

GE Vernova, Inc.; Burra; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a skilled Wind Turbine Technician to maintain and troubleshoot turbines at an SA wind farm. Responsibilities include climbing turbines, fault diagnosis, and following GE manuals to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role requires a trade qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and commitment to safety. Expect a 37.5-hour week with overtime and occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Mechanic with a current license.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with computer-based monitoring and documentation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Commitment to safety, high performance, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel to other sites as required.

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 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; report issues promptly.
• Make conformance or non-conformance decisions after inspections.
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE systems.
• Embrace a 37.5-hour week with overtime and on-call rosters as directed.

Skills

Electrician/Mechanic

Fault finding

Documentation tools

English communication

Driver's license

Height access

Safety focus

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

GE software tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

The Goyder South Wind Farm is a 412 MW renewable energy project located in South Australia's Mid North region near Burra, built across 2 stages.

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 qualified Mechanic
• 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