Lead Wind Farm Field Service Technician (Bodangora) at GE Vernova

Bodangora, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Installation, High Voltage Operations, Fault Finding, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Safety Standards, Circuit Analysis, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Documentation Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Continuous Improvement, Technical Training, Renewable Energy

Industry

Electric Power Generation

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 looking for a Lead 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. Taking a Lead role in the resident site team, working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines at some of the most exciting and innovative sites in the country, including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding. The Lead Technician will also act as the State Nominated Electrical Supervisor (QTP), and Delegate to the High Voltage Operating Authority. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Nominated as the High Voltage Operating Authority delegate (HVOA’d) for the site Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required including the holding of permits creating switching instruction and issuing permits Follow GE manuals, specifications, and work instructions to perform assigned tasks and inspections Have a working knowledge of electrical installation requirements provided in the following documents (as amended from time to time): Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 Electricity Safety (General) Regulations Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations AS/NZS 3000, Wiring Rules and all other standards applicable to your work Managing Electrical Risks in the workplace Code of Practice Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the above documents and to the organisation’s SWMS, LOTO, associated EHS & QA/QC policies and procedures, call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator. Maintain a working knowledge of the Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) responsibilities for the state of New South Wales Preparation of work programs for the timely servicing of assets and organise daily work plans for contractors 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 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 Carry out maintenance installation and repairs of the electrical apparatus reforming all maintenance functions related with electrical systems, and power generation distribution in line with safety operations and maintenance principles to guarantee the smooth functioning of the production facility for field operation work Lead continuous improvement efforts and share lessons learnt, whilst leading and training site technicians as needed Qualifications, Requirements & Competencies As a minimum, hold a registered Workers License Electrical as either a Qualified supervisor (S) or Contractor (C) in the state of New South Wales Required to be nominated as the Electrical Supervisor in accordance with the Registered Electrical Contactors license and hold the position as the Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical on behalf of the company for the Bodangora NSW Site Understanding of basic AC/DC electrical circuits and ability to T/S and conduct circuit analysis (24VDC, 166VDC, 120, 230, 400, 575, 690VAC) Have a current High Voltage operating certificate or the ability to gain one and demonstrated previous experience in High Voltage switching and operations Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment) Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Lead role Demonstrated customer service attributes and team leadership experience in a similar role within the wind industry or in a large-scale industrial environment. 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 A culture of passion and pride for the industry and organisation You will be highly organised and flourish in a busy and challenging environment We will provide you with all the specialist training required to work safely and effectively on our world-class wind turbine technology. You’ll be supported with structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing development to ensure you can perform with confidence in the field. 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 Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

Responsibilities

The Lead Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and high voltage switching operations on wind turbines. They will also lead the site team and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.