Service Technician - Electrical

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets.

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

Location: Moorabool Wind Farm, Victoria

The reason for this role:

Based permanently at site and reporting to the Site Manager, the Service Technician is responsible for assisting in the execution of the operation and maintenance to assets installed at Goldwind wind farms. The operation and maintenance will be conducted on the installed Wind Turbine Generators and some Balance of Plant equipment.

What you will be doing?

• Assist in the completion of Wind Turbine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Assist in the completion of electrical Balance of Plant scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining particular wind farm Balance of Plant equipment.
• Assist sub-contractor in completing relevant sub-contractor tasks; Identify any risks to completing scheduled maintenance plan or to any particular performance standards and report to Site Supervisor.
• Complete wind farm maintenance records for all tasks and ensure site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is accurately kept up to date.
• Ensure inventory levels are appropriately maintained.
• Support the wind farm through a 24-hour rostered on-call condition and attend to site during times outside normal hours of operation whenever necessary.
• Continually provide feedback to Service Site Supervisor on ideas or thoughts which may contribute to developing improvements and efficiencies of work tasks.

What does your background look like?

• Previous experience working on large industrial Electrical in either a construction, commissioning, or maintenance environment; and working within a troubleshooting or fault-finding environment.
• Previous experience working within the Wind Industry would be considered favourably.
• Experience maintaining equipment (assets) specifically in the electrical generating industry.
• Switchyard or sub-station maintenance.
• Previous experience in being a part of a team which is on standby duty through a rostered on-call system.
• Internal report writing in relation to maintenance activities.
• Experience in working in remote locations.

Qualifications Needed:

• Current trade qualification in the form of an A Class Electricians license.
• Drivers Licence/First Aid Certificate/OHS Construction white card/Working at Heights / Dogging Licence.

Additional Qualification Preferred

• Working at Heights/ Dogging Licence       

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please apply online for more information.