Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Silverton

GE Vernova, Inc.; Broken Hill; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot turbines at the Silverton Wind Farm near Broken Hill, NSW. You will climb turbines, perform inspections, and follow GE manuals to ensure reliable wind power generation.

The role requires safe handling at heights, strong fault-finding abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to high safety standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and follow GE manuals, specs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines and site infrastructure.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and high voltage switching 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.
• Take part in a 37.5-hour week with overtime and on-call rosters as directed.

Skills

Fault finding

Safety awareness

English communication

Independent problem solving

Education

Electrician qualification

Tools

GE software tools

Monitoring/documentation tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Silverton Wind Farm located near Broken Hill in NSW, generates up to 199 MW of renewable energy, to power over 98,000 homes annually, with 58 GE 3.4-130 Turbines. Help to build a cleaner, greener future for communities across Australia! 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
• 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