Senior Electrical Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Deliver business support, technical direction, and leadership to Projects and Services throughout Australia.

• Address electrical safety and operational issues during the installation, testing, and maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators and associated substations.

• Act as the business representative in national electrical contracting projects.

• Create compliance plans for electrical contracting regulations in each state of Australia.

• Ensure that electrical licenses for GE Renewable Energy and contracted personnel are up-to-date and compliant.

• Supervise High Voltage safety protocols and operations at service and project locations.

• Design and execute Verification of Competency programs for HV switching.

• Develop and establish electrical safety and operational switching protocols at wind farm sites.

• Create and sustain electrical training initiatives, including LOTO support.

• Assist EHS audit programs that encompass safety, training, operations, and electrical equipment maintenance.

• Evaluate contractor licenses and compliance with state regulations.

• Support isolation schedules, lock boxes, HV permitting, and HV operations.

• Establish electrical testing programs for infrastructure in collaboration with Engineering.

• Provide advice to operations teams regarding the maintenance and operation of electrical infrastructure.

• Review scopes of electrical maintenance contractors and assess their performance.

• Implement and assess engineering-designed testing and commissioning programs.

• Offer technical guidance, audits, compliance, commissioning, and installation support for HV products and electrical systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid Australian electrical License – A grade.

• Experienced High Voltage operator with up-to-date training.

• Experience in HV and LV operations.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

• Background in permit recipient and work control.

• Experience in developing procedures.

• Familiarity with network operating authorities and their protocols, including potential training requirements.

• Understanding of best practices in installation and commissioning.

• Willingness to train and mentor others as well as manage a small team.

• Knowledge of contracting and nominee requirements, with the option to hold that position.

• Background in substation commissioning, operations, and maintenance is desirable.

• Relevant experience in the power generation and transmission sector.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Safety-oriented mindset with a thorough understanding of industry safety standards and protocols.

• Ability to travel and work on-site at various project and operational locations as necessary.

• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Valid Australian driver's license.

• Previous experience with GE WTG is preferred.

• Availability to monitor, read, and respond to communications outside of regular working hours across time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• No relocation assistance provided.

• Remote position available.

• Opportunity to collaborate with the APAC Field Operations team.

• Access to training and mentoring opportunities.