Travelling Wind Farm Field Service Technician

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

📋 Description

• Interpret manuals, specifications, bulletins, and work instructions from GEV.

• Conduct and ensure the appropriate maintenance and troubleshooting of assets.

• Serve as the site High Voltage Operating Authority Delegate when necessary.

• Act as the designated High Voltage Operating Authority delegate when needed.

• Execute high-voltage switching operations in accordance with site protocols.

• Utilize knowledge of electrical installation standards.

• Ensure compliance with GEV documents, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), as well as Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policies and procedures.

• Identify and promptly report any errors, violations, incidents, or issues using GEV systems.

• Keep updated on the responsibilities of Registered Electrical Contractors.

• Oversee electrical installation and maintenance work when necessary.

• Maintain reports utilizing GEV software management tools and databases.

• Submit engineering inquiries to address technical issues.

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

• Make decisions regarding quality conformance or non-conformance following tasks and inspections.

• Be part of an on-call roster, including weekends and nights when required.

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

• Travel frequently to various wind farm locations to support the national fleet.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent) as a minimum qualification.

• A minimum of five years of prior experience in the Onshore Wind sector or a similar heavy industry is highly regarded.

• Must be nominated as the Electrical Supervisor according to the Registered Electrical Contractor’s license.

• Should hold the role of the Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical on behalf of the company.

• Understanding of basic AC/DC electrical circuits with the ability to troubleshoot and perform circuit analysis (24VDC, 166VDC, 120, 230, 400, 575, 690VAC).

• Previous experience with High Voltage switching and operations is required.

• Current High Voltage operating certificate or the capability to obtain one.

• Proficient in diagnosing faults in electrical and hydraulic equipment.

• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.

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

• Experience working autonomously in remote locations.

• Willingness to travel over 65% of the year.

• HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP (desired).

• CSE (desired).

• GWO Advanced (desired).

🏝️ Benefits

• On-call roster work during weekends and nights as required or directed by management.