Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Silverton

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 infrastructureFollow GE manuals, specifications, and work instructions to perform assigned tasks and inspectionsConduct maintenance, fault finding, and high voltage switching operations as requiredParticipate in annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchanges, and fault findingUse GE software tools to maintain reports and submit technical queriesEnsure compliance with JSA, LOTO, EHS policies, and report issues promptlyMake a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspectionsReport errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systemsEmbrace 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 a qualified Mechanic/Mechanical Fitter with electrical aptitudeProficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment)Proficient in using computer systems and tools for monitoring work and managing documentationStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishA current unrestricted driver's licenseAbility 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 solutionsIndependent, solutions-focused, and well-organized in managing tasksOpen 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