Job Title: Wind Farm Technician
This role is an excellent opportunity to join our team as a skilled electrician or mechanical technician responsible for maintaining the wind turbines at Golden Plains Wind Farm. The successful applicant must hold a recognized Australian trade certificate.
The team is small and close-knit; technicians report directly to the site supervisor and are accountable for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the wind turbines in accordance with the contract.
* Conduct scheduled service and reactive maintenance as required
* Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance on a rostered basis
* Maintain all company vehicles and keep plant equipment in good clean condition
* Undertake operations and maintenance within the limits of training and authorization, including operation of HV and LV
* Ensure that each task is undertaken in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel, protects the environment, and work methods are followed at all times
* Complete the site induction
* Meet the requirements of the SMA (Service Maintenance Agreement)
* Comply with the duty of care assigned under OH&S legislation and demonstrate commitment to accident prevention
* Observe all work instructions, procedures, safety codes of practice, employer OH&S and Environmental requirements, and statutory rules and regulations
* Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required
* Participate in safety, toolbox, or other meetings where required
* All other duties within competence, skill, qualifications, and experience as directed
Key Qualifications:
* A Grade Electrical License and/or Mechanical trade certificate
* Other relevant but not required qualifications include: GWO training, working at heights, safety, manual handling, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, first aid
* Literate with PC & modern technologies to support day-to-day work
* Ability to read/interpret technical drawings to support fault-finding and/or maintenance activities
* Any knowledge of PLC and/or SCADA systems
* Motivation to learn new skills and thrive in a growing industry
* Understanding of safety principles, willing to adhere to and drive safety compliance company-wide
* Experience with HV/LV, hydraulics, and mechanical systems in a residential, commercial, and/or industrial environment
* Proficient in the use of various hand tools
* Strong communicational skills, ability to work in a small team
* Ability to work at heights in confined environments