Travelling Wind Farm Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interpret the requirements of GEV manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GEV work instructions.

• Perform and ensure the proper maintenance and fault finding of assets.

• Act as the site HVOA Delegate when required.

• Nominated as the High Voltage operating Authority delegate for the site when required.

• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required.

• Have a working knowledge of electrical installation requirements

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the above documents and to the organisation’s SWMS, LOTO, associated EHS & QA/QC policies/procedures.

• Drive a positive reporting culture by identifying errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately using GEV systems.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) responsibilities.

• Supervise electrical installation/maintenance work when required.

• Maintain reports using GEV’s various software management tools and databases.

• Report errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately using GEV reporting systems.

• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved.

• Work closely with and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Service Teams as required.

• Uphold and maintain Quality Control, by making conformance or non-conformance decisions upon completion of tasks and inspections.

• Form part of an on-call roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management.

• Champion Safety by being familiar with and following all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to the job and cooperating with GEV investigations and EHS audits.

Qualifications and Experience:

• As a minimum, hold a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent).

• Demonstrate previous experience in the Onshore Wind sector or similar heavy industry (Five years Minimum) would be highly regarded.

• Be nominated as the Electrical Supervisor in accordance with the Registered Electrical Contactors license and hold the position as the Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical on behalf of the company.

• Understanding of basic AC/DC electrical circuits and ability to T/S and conduct circuit analysis (24VDC, 166VDC, 120, 230, 400, 575, 690VAC);

• Demonstrate previous experience in High Voltage switching and operations.

• Have a current High Voltage operating certificate or the ability to gain one.

• Proficient in fault finding electrical and hydraulic equipment.

• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.

• Must have the ability to climb wind turbines and complete physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Experience working in remote locations and autonomously.

• Must be willing to travel >65% of the year.

Desired Characteristics:

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

• CSE

• GWO Advanced

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: No