Lead Technician

Powering Australian Life.

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.

Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.

As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure - renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.

We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.
- About the Role- Support AGL’s fleet of wind farms across VIC or SA-
- Work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds- Responsible for safe and reliable operation and maintenance of AGL’s fleet of wind farms with a focus on technical leadership and mentoring of site staff, our Lead Technicians are the senior technical field experts of our wind fleet and second in charge of our sites.
- We are recruiting for multiple positions to support the following wind farm sites across Victoria and South Australia:
- Macarthur Wind Farm (VIC)-
- Oaklands Hill Wind Farm (VIC)-
- Wattle Point Wind Farm (SA)-
- Hallett Wind Farm - (SA)-
- Hallett Hill Wind Farm (SA)-
- North Brown Hill Wind Farm (SA)-
- Bluff Wind Farm (SA)In your new role of Lead Technician, you will provide technical leadership for the site’s Service Technician’s, HV Operators and Senior Technicians in performing all wind farm operations and maintenance activities. Supporting the Site Supervisor in championing health, safety and environmental care, you will take the lead on the job training, mentoring, support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is primarily field based, with a blend of site office work to collaborate with the Site Supervisor in preparing site plans and technical administration (e.g training, rostering). You will be supported by a well-staffed site of Service Technicians, HV Operators/Senior Technicians, a dedicated Site Supervisor as well as AGL’s extensive network of eBOP staff, operations, engineering, and other support functions.
- employee benefits

What you’ll be doing
- Reporting to the Site Operations Supervisor, you will:
- Support site Service Technician’s in performing scheduled wind turbine maintenance.-
- Act as second in charge of the site, working in close collaboration with the Site Supervisor.Leading shift start toolboxes, hazard identification and proactive risk management activities.About You
- While upholding the highest standards of health, safety and environmental care, treating others with respect and striving for excellence in your work, you will contribute to a positive team environment and be motivated to deliver to a high standard.

What you’ll bring to the table- Mechanical or Electrical Trade qualification along with Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training, qualifications in working at heights safety, manual handling, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, and first aid would be advantageous.-
- High Voltage Certification is highly preferred.-
- Extensive experience as a technician in the operations and maintenance of wind farms.-
- Extensive experience with works management (PTW, LOTO, Switching Operations).-
- Strong communication and interpersonal problem solving skills and experience leading, supporting, training and mentoring teams.-
- Willingness to work at heights and in confined environments.-
- Valid Victorian or South Australian Driver’s license (dependent on asset location).Join AGL’s renewable energy transition as we invest in new wind farms, solar farms and battery storage assets. It’s a great time to #jointhechange at AGL and help us Power Australian Life.

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Inclusion at AGL

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Maintenance