Electrical Engineering Technician

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in designing and laying out electrical systems for substations, switchgear, cabling, and motor control systems.
- Creating technical drawings, schematics, and plans for electrical systems and installations.

Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing electrical equipment and installations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Conducting tests on electrical systems, gathering data, performing complex calculations, and preparing visual representations such as charts and graphs.
- Estimating the required materials, costs, and quantities for projects.
- Reviewing designs and final products to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Performing electrical workshop tasks, including installing components for protection relays, metering systems, and indication devices.
- Assisting with research and experimental projects.
- Supporting the engineering team by preparing cost estimates and ensuring systems comply with relevant safety and technical regulations. Registration or certification may be required.

**Qualifications**:

- A high school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training or certification preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of wind industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical engineering.
- Proficiency in composite repair techniques such as vacuum infusion process.
- Familiarity with wind turbine operations and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication in English is required.
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various remote wind farm locations in the AU/NZ and APAC regions are required.
- Physical and emotional capability to ascend to considerable heights (100m/330ft) by vertical ladder, suspended platform, boom truck, lifts, or utilising rope access technology multiple times per day while carrying up to 15 kg/30 lbs of additional weight.
- Physical capability to bend, kneel, climb, and squat with full range of motion and for prolonged periods.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
- Ability to work productively in a variety of adverse conditions.
- Physical and psychological fitness, with the ability to successfully submit to drug and alcohol testing on a random schedule.

**Preferred Skills**:

- GWO Blade Repair or equivalent certification in composite repair (e.g., GL Certification) by OEMs.
- GWO BST, CPR, Confined Space Entry and Works, Low Voltage (LV) Awareness
- Experience with multi-brands of wind turbine blades.
- Knowledge of relevant software for documentation and reporting.
- IRATA (would be an advantage)

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.

**How to Apply**:
**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
RIGCOM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person