Travelling Technician – Silverton Wind Farm

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

📋 Description

• Interpret GEV manuals, specifications, bulletins, and work instructions to fulfill assigned tasks.

• Execute maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, and other assets.

• Serve as the site HVOA Delegate and carry out high-voltage switching operations as needed.

• Oversee electrical installation and maintenance activities.

• Ensure that all work adheres to SWMS, LOTO, EHS, and QA/QC policies and procedures.

• Identify and document errors, violations, incidents, and issues using GEV systems.

• Maintain records in GEV software management tools and databases.

• Submit engineering inquiries to address technical challenges.

• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, Sourcing, and Service Teams.

• Make decisions regarding quality conformance or non-conformance after task completion and inspections.

• Participate in weekend and night on-call rosters when necessary.

• Adhere to EHS policies and assist with investigations and audits.

• Travel to and provide operational support at Silverton Wind Farm.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen status and appropriate work rights at the time of application.

• Hold qualifications recognized in Australia.

• Have a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent) as a minimum requirement.

• A minimum of five years of experience in the onshore wind sector or a comparable heavy industry is highly regarded.

• Be designated as Electrical Supervisor under the Registered Electrical Contractor license.

• Hold the position of Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical for the organization.

• Understand AC/DC electrical circuits and conduct troubleshooting and circuit analysis across specified voltages.

• Previous experience in high-voltage switching and operations is essential.

• Hold a current High Voltage operating certificate or be capable of obtaining one.

• Proficient in fault finding for electrical and hydraulic equipment.

• Intermediate computer skills are required.

• Ability to climb wind turbines and perform physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Experience working in remote locations and independently.

• Willingness to travel over 65% of the year.

• Ability to work across different time zones and respond outside of normal working hours when necessary.

• Desired: HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, and EWP.

• Desired: CSE GWO Advanced.

🏝️ Benefits

• 3:1 roster.

• On-call roster opportunities for weekends and nights.

• Opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, greener future for communities across Australia.