Wind Farm Field Service Technician (Bango) at GE Vernova

Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrician, Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Fault Finding, High Voltage Switching, Maintenance, Technical Reporting, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving, Communication, Documentation Management, Climbing, Physical Fitness, Independent Work, Travel, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Electric Power Generation

Description

Job Description Summary Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Bango Wind Farm, located on Ngunnawal Country, 14km south of Boorowa and 30km north of Yass. The third largest operational wind farm in NSW. The 244MW wind farm became fully operational in 2023, featuring 46 GE Cypress Turbines, that produce enough electricity to power 144,000 homes and prevent 543,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually! 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 or a qualified Mechanic/Mechanical Fitter with electrical aptitude 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 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 technician will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines and site infrastructure, following GE manuals and specifications. They will also conduct fault finding, participate in major component exchanges, and ensure compliance with safety policies.