Field Service Technician - Coopers Gap Wind Farm QLD

Job Description Summary

This role will see you interface regularly with the Service Management, the Client, internal technical team, contractors and the local community. Join the resident site team in undertaking tasks including annual maintenance, retrofit works, major component exchange and fault finding. Wind Turbine specific training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Coopers Gap Wind Farm is 250 km north-west of Brisbane near Cooranga North, between Dalby and Kingaroy. The site is located on land that's mainly used for cattle grazing and other farming activities. With up to 123 turbines, Coopers Gap will be one of Australia's largest wind farms!

Job Description

• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
• Perform and ensure the proper maintenance and fault finding of assets
• Maintain reports using GE's various software management tools and databases
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organisation's JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures
• Report errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved
• Answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections
• Form part of an on-call roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management
• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
• Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to the job and cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits

• Must be a qualified Electrician
• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• Must have positive attitude and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Must hold a current Australian Driver's license