Lead Field Service Technician – Goyder Wind Farm SA in Koonoona, Australia

Job Description Summary

This role will see you interface regularly with the Service Management, the Client, internal technical team, contractors and the local community. In this role you will join the resident site team in undertaking tasks including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding at our Goyder SA Wind Farm Project.

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

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Hold the Site Electrical Contractors Licence Nominee position and carry out the position functions

• Act as the Site Delegate to the High Voltage Operating Authority and carry out the position functions

• Have working knowledge of the appropriate Acts, Regulations, Standards and Codes of Practice

• Ensure compliance and documentation in regard to the above are implemented, managed and maintained

• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions

• With the site manager, coordinate and delegate maintenance schedules and daily tasks

• Lead, coach & train site Technicians and 3rd party contractors

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and share lessons learnt

• Prepare work programs for the timely servicing of assets and organise daily work plans for contractors

• Perform and ensure the proper maintenance and fault finding of assets

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

• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems

• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved

• 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 including the holding of permits creating switching instruction and issuing permits

• Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to their job and cooperate with GE investigations, EHS audits and call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator.

• Have a demonstrated and consistent commitment to safety policies and procedures and be able to work within those requirements.

• Carry out maintenance installation and repairs of the electrical apparatus reforming all maintenance functions related with electrical systems, and power generation distribution in line with safety operations and maintenance principles to guarantee the smooth functioning of the production facility for field operation work.

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with GE documents and to Services EHS & QA/QC policies/procedures including but not limited to Electrical Safety Procedures, Lock out / Tag out Procedures and SWMS.

• Lead and supervise site activities and the technicians & 3rd parties performing them on a daily basis

• Ensure all documentation associated with electrical work / HV switching is completed, accurate and filed

• Carry out maintenance installation and repairs

• Create and manage engineering cases

• Participate in meetings on behalf of the site

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience as an unrestricted A-grade electrician continually operating at a wind farm or equivalent large-scale industrial work site

• Demonstrated customer service attributes and team leadership experience in a similar role within the wind industry or equivalent large-scale industrial work site

• 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)

• Have a current High Voltage operating certificate and the ability to be immediately installed as a High Voltage Authority delegate (preferred but not essential)

• Demonstrated previous experience in High Voltage switching and operations.

• Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics and PI&D

• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.

• Must have positive attitude, 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

• A culture of passion and pride for the industry and organisation.

• Highly organised and flourish in a busy and challenging environment.

• Leadership or Supervisor Training or equivalent experience working as a supervisor

• HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP.

• GWO Basic

• GWO Advanced Rescue Training