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GE Vernova

Travelling Wind Technician - Electrical

RemoteNot specified. Estimate: worldwide · 82% confidence
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Senior
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Travelling Wind Farm Service Technician needed for operational support, on-site technical leadership, and troubleshooting of electrical assets. Requires a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent), minimum five years of experience in the Onshore Wind sector or similar heavy industry, and experience in High Voltage switching and operations. Must be able to climb wind turbines, work autonomously in remote locations, and travel over 65% of the year.

Core skills

ElectricalHigh VoltageWind turbines

Required skills

Electrical installation requirementsHigh Voltage switchingHigh Voltage operationsfault finding electricalfault finding hydraulic equipmentcomputer skills

Optional skills

Onshore Wind sector experiencesimilar heavy industry experienceDoggingRigging (Advanced)ForkliftEWPGWO Advanced

What you'll do

  • Interpret the requirements of GEV manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GEV work instructions.
  • Perform and ensure the proper maintenance and fault finding of assets.
  • Act as the site HVOA Delegate when required.
  • Nominated as the High Voltage operating Authority delegate for the site when required.
  • Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required.
  • Have a working knowledge of electrical installation requirements
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the above documents and to the organisation’s SWMS, LOTO, associated EHS & QA/QC policies/procedures.
  • Drive a positive reporting culture by identifying errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately using GEV systems.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) responsibilities.
  • Supervise electrical installation/maintenance work when required.
  • Maintain reports using GEV’s various software management tools and databases.
  • Report errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately using GEV reporting systems.
  • Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved.
  • Work closely with and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Service Teams as required.
  • Uphold and maintain Quality Control, by making conformance or non-conformance decisions upon completion of tasks and inspections.
  • Form part of an on-call roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management.
  • Champion Safety by being familiar with and following all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to the job and cooperating with GEV investigations and EHS audits.

What they require

  • Hold a registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent).
  • Demonstrate previous experience in the Onshore Wind sector or similar heavy industry (Five years Minimum) would be highly regarded.
  • Be nominated as the Electrical Supervisor in accordance with the Registered Electrical Contactors license and hold the position as the Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical on behalf of the company.
  • Understanding of basic AC/DC electrical circuits and ability to T/S and conduct circuit analysis (24VDC, 166VDC, 120, 230, 400, 575, 690VAC);
  • Demonstrate previous experience in High Voltage switching and operations.
  • Have a current High Voltage operating certificate or the ability to gain one.
  • Proficient in fault finding electrical and hydraulic equipment.
  • Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
  • Must have the ability to climb wind turbines and complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
  • Experience working in remote locations and autonomously.
  • Must be willing to travel >65% of the year.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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