Wind Farm Field Service Technician (Murra Warra)
Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Murra Warra II Wind Farm is located 25 km north of Horsham in North Western Victoria, with a capacity of 209 MW and is comprised of 38 GE Cypress turbines generating enough clean power to supply around 175,000 homes annually. As a major extension to the original Murra Warra project, it plays a key role in supporting Australia's shift to sustainable energy.
Job Description
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.
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
* Qualified Electrician or a qualified Mechanic/Mechanical Fitter with electrical aptitude
* Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment)
* Proficient in using computer systems and tools for monitoring work and managing documentation
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
* A current unrestricted driver's license
* 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
* Open to travel to other sites as required; as GE Vernova is a global organization, travelling across time zones and monitoring, reading, and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected
Additional Information
* Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Electric Power Generation
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