Electrician - Goyder Wind Farm SA

About the Role

Goyder Wind Farm forms part of a new generation large hybrid renewable energy project and is located between the towns of Burra and Robertstown in South Australia’s Mid North region, approximately 2 hours’ drive from Adelaide.

Your role as a Wind Field Service Technician will see you performing scheduled and unscheduled servicing including troubleshooting, breakdowns, and repair of the latest generation of GE’s Cypress wind turbines and site infrastructure. 

• Join the site team in undertaking tasks including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding.

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization’s JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures.

• Maintain reports using GE’s various software management tools and databases.

• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required (electrical candidates only).

• Working a 37.5 hour working week and forming part of an on-call roster to working weekends and after hours as required; additional working hours are available as wanted amongst the team.

About You

Either of the following trade qualifications and skills are suitable for this role:

• Electrician or electrical fitter with unrestricted A-Grade Electrical License. 

The following training and experience is required for all candidates:

• Previous experience in renewables, power distribution, mining, oil & gas or other heavy industry (preferred but not essential).

• Experience with installation, replacement, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment (electrical candidates only).

• Experience with installation, replacement, troubleshooting and testing mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

• Must hold a current Australian Driver’s license.

• GWO Basic Training (preferred but not essential, training will be provided).

• GWO Advanced Rescue Training (preferred but not essential, training will be provided).

• Good technical aptitude and effective problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork

• Intermediate level of computer skills.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Word and Excel.

What's on Offer

At GE, we are committed to providing a working environment that is diverse, flexible, and inclusive that promotes personal development.

• Competitive remuneration package

• Mentoring and training to promote continuous professional development

• Long term career opportunities (locally and globally)

• Generous discounts for goods & services via our employee benefits program (think travel, entertainment & shopping!)

• Life insurance & Income Protection (if you join our default super fund)

• Corporate discount for Medibank private health insurance

• Fitness reimbursement - up to 50% of your fitness centre m/ship (up to $500 gross)

• GE Foundation matching gifts program to support charitable giving

If you are looking for an escape from that everyday job that you have now, want to join a great team and want an office with the best view in the world, if you are passionate about working for an organisation that imagines things others don’t, builds things others can’t, and delivers outcomes that make the world better, we would love to hear from you.