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Field Service Technician - Bodangora Wind Farm NSW

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Field Service Technician - Bodangora Wind Farm NSW

Dubbo, Australia

Job Description Summary

Your role as the Wind Farm Field Service Technician will see you interface regularly with the Service Managers, Customer, internal technical team, other GE Onshore wind farms, contractors and the local community. Joining the resident site team in performing scheduled and unscheduled servicing of wind turbines and site infrastructure, undertaking tasks including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding.

Based at our Bodangora Wind Farm Project near Dubbo NSW. Opportunity to also work at the Crudine Ridge Wind Farm in NSW too.

Wind Turbine specific training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Job Description

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Essential Responsibilities

  • Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions.
  • Perform and ensure the proper maintenance and fault finding of assets.
  • Maintain reports using GE's various software management tools and databases.
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization's JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures.
  • Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems.
  • Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved.
  • Answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required.
  • Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections.
  • Form part of an on-call roster to work weekends or after hours if required or as directed by management.
  • Perform High Voltage switching operations according to site procedures, as required.
  • Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies and procedures applicable to the job and cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • As a minimum, either a qualified electrician or a qualified mechanic with electrical aptitude.
  • Electrical License - Grade A would be highly regarded (but not essential).
  • Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
  • Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
  • Must have positive attitude and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights and be willing to climb wind turbines.
  • Must hold a current Australian Driver's license

Desired Characteristics

  • Technical aptitude
  • Problem solving skills
  • Commitment to safety protocols
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP
  • GWO Basic (All candidates without GWO will go through a GWO course upon joining)
  • GWO Advanced Rescue Training
  • HV Switching Qualification/Experience

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Bodangora NSW 2820, Australia
Job ID: GE_power-1477470275
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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