Wind Farm Field Service Technician

Job Description Summary

Goyder Wind Farm forms part of a new generation large hybrid renewable energy project and is located between the towns of Burra and Robertstown in South Australia’s Mid North region, approximately 2 hours’ drive from Adelaide. This is not a FIFO or DIDO role, must be based locally to the wind farm.

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.

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:

• Electrician or electrical fitter with unrestricted A-Grade Electrical License (Australian Recognised)
• Experience with installation, replacement, troubleshooting and testing mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment)
• Must hold a current Australian Driver’s license.
• Proficient in using computer systems and tools for monitoring work and managing documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• 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
• Must hold appropriate working rights for Australia at the time of your application

Desired Characteristics:

• Have positive attitude with commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Have ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights and be willing to climb wind turbine generators.
• Good technical aptitude and effective problem-solving skills
• Open to travel to other sites as required  
• Previous experience in renewables, power distribution, mining, oil & gas or other heavy industry (preferred but not essential).
• GWO Basic Training (preferred but not essential, training will be provided).
• GWO Advanced Rescue Training (preferred but not essential, training will be provided).
• High Voltage Switching Operations (preferred but not essential, training may be provided).
• HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP (not essential, training may be provided).