Field Service Technician - Bango Wind Farm

About the Role

Are you ready to elevate your career in renewable energy? Bango Wind Farm, located on Ngunnawal Country, 14km south of Boorowa and 30km north of Yass, Is looking for a Field Service Technician to join the team! The third largest operational wind farm in NSW. The 244MW wind farm became fully operational in 2023, featuring 46 GE Cypress Turbines, that produce enough electricity to power 144,000 homes and prevent 543,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually!

You’ll be working at the forefront of renewable energy, maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines at some of the most exciting and innovative sites in the country. No two days are the same, you’ll be climbing turbines, solving real-world technical challenges, and helping to keep Australia’s wind power turning.

Your role as the Field Service Technician will see you performing scheduled and unscheduled servicing of wind turbines and site infrastructure.

• Undertake tasks including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding
• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
• Embrace a 37.5-hour work week, with opportunities for overtime as approved and participate in on-call rosters for after-hours or weekend work as directed

About You

• Qualified Electrician
• Proficient in fault finding (electrical equipment)
• Trained to an intermediate level in using computer systems and tools for monitoring work and managing documentation
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights, comfortable with heights (you’ll be climbing turbines, so you’ve got to have a head for heights and a love for fresh air!)
• A current unrestricted driver's license
• A commitment to the highest safety standards, high performance, continuous improvement and delivering the right solutions
• Open to travel to other sites as required, from time to time

Why GE Vernova? We believe in doing work that matters – and supporting the people who make it happen. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Innovative Work: Be part of a global leader in the energy space, working on pioneering projects with real impact.
2. Sustainability with Purpose: With a strong focus on decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions, GE Vernova provides employees the chance to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts the environment and society.
3. Career Growth: Learn from the best in the business, with ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
4. Wellbeing First: From comprehensive benefits and health support to work-life balance initiatives, we’ve got you covered and benefits packages.

A career at GE Vernova allows individuals to engage in impactful work within a dynamic and supportive environment, while contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

If you hold a recognised electrical qualification, we will provide you with all the specialist training required to work safely and effectively on our world-class wind turbine technology. You’ll be supported with structured onboarding, technical training, and ongoing development to ensure you can perform with confidence in the field.

Pre-Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and integrity of our teams and sites, all successful applicants will be required to successfully complete background (Including employment, education and police) and medical checks before commencing employment. These checks are a standard part of GE Vernova’s recruitment process and are essential to maintaining our strong safety and compliance culture.