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Wind Farm Field Service Technician -… at GE Vernova · Boyneside
Job Description
Wind Farm Field Service Technician - Coopers Gap
Location: Boyneside
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Coopers Gap Wind Farm, 250 km north-west of Brisbane, located between Dalby and Kingaroy. With 123 GE 3X Turbines, capable of producing up to 453MW, helping reduce Australia’s carbon footprint by generating enough clean energy to power over 230,000 QLD homes annually, this project plays a vital role in driving the nation’s transition to sustainable energy.You’ll be working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines at some of the most exciting and innovative sites in the country. No two days are the same, you’ll be climbing turbines, solving real-world technical challenges, and helping to keep Australia’s wind power turning.
Job Description
Essential 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
Embrace a 37.5-hour work week, with opportunities for overtime as approved and participate in on-call rosters for after-hours or weekend work as directed
Qualifications, Requirements & Competencies
Qualified Electrician
Proficient in fault finding (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment)
Proficient in using 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 (you’ll be climbing turbines, so you’ve got to have a head for heights and a love for fresh air!)
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
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes