Wind Farm Service Technician (Silverton)
Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? 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 ******* turbines. You'll be working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines at exciting and innovative sites in the country. No two days are the same—you'll climb turbines, solve real-world technical challenges, and help keep Australia's wind power turning.
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
Work a 37.5-hour week with opportunities for overtime and 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 with 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
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
Relocation Assistance Provided
Yes
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Electric Power Generation
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