Wind Farm Field Service Technician (Silverton)
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Silverton Wind Farm located near Broken Hill in NSW generates up to 199 MW of renewable energy, powering over 98,000 homes annually with 58 GE 3.4‑130 turbines. Help build a cleaner, greener future for communities across Australia.
Job Description
You’ll be working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines. No two days are the same – you’ll climb turbines, solve real‑world technical challenges, and 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.
- Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and high‑voltage switching operations.
- 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.
- Embed a 37.5‑hour work week with opportunities for overtime and on‑call rosters for after‑hours or weekend work.
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.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A current unrestricted driver’s license.
- Ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights; comfortable climbing turbines.
- Commitment to safety, high performance, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions.
- Independent, solutions‑focused, and well‑organized in managing tasks.
- Open to travel to other sites as required.
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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