Electrical Lead Technician

2 weeks ago


Arthurville New South Wales, Australia GE Vernova Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description Summary
The Electrical Lead Technician at Bodangora Wind Farm is a pivotal role encompassing leadership, supervision, and technical expertise. You will serve as the Lead Service Technician, State Nominated Electrical Supervisor, and Delegate to the High Voltage Operating Authority. This position involves regular interaction with the Site Service Manager, Site Team, Customers, Internal Technical Teams, other GE Onshore Wind Farms, Contractors, and the Local Community.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Supervision: Guide and manage site activities, leading site technicians and third-party contractors in daily operations. Coordinate maintenance schedules and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Technical Expertise: Hold the Site Electrical Contractors License Nominee role, ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and codes. Execute high voltage switching operations and carry out maintenance, installations, and repairs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, share lessons learned, and lead training sessions for technicians and contractors.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Ensure accurate completion and filing of documentation related to electrical work and HV switching. Maintain reports using GE's software management tools.
  • Safety & Maintenance: Uphold safety policies, conduct inspections, and perform fault finding on assets. Form part of an on-call roster for weekend and night work as needed.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as an unrestricted A-grade electrician, with at least 5 years in a wind farm environment.
  • Qualified as an electrical nominee/technical supervisor under relevant legislation.
  • Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical circuits and proficiency in troubleshooting and circuit analysis.
  • Proven track record in promoting a safety culture and experience in high voltage switching operations.
  • Customer service skills and team leadership experience in the wind industry or large-scale industrial environments.
  • Intermediate computer skills and ability to handle physically demanding tasks at heights.
  • Willingness to be on the weekend on-call roster and travel as required.
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license.

Desired Characteristics

  • Passionate and proud of the industry and organization.
  • Highly organized and capable of thriving in a dynamic, challenging environment.
  • Nationally recognized High Voltage Operator Certificate.
  • Leadership or Supervisor Training.
  • Prior experience as an electrical supervisor with high voltage switching expertise.
  • HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP.
  • CSE and GWO Basic & Advanced Rescue Training.

Join us as an Electrical Lead Technician at Bodangora Wind Farm, where your expertise will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of cutting-edge renewable energy technology.

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.

**Additional Information*
*Relocation Assistance Provided:
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