Job Description SummaryIn this role, you will be a vital member of the APAC Field Operations team, primarily focusing on offering support and technical leadership across Project and Operational Services within Australia. As part of the High Voltage Operations Authority team (HVOA), you will deliver comprehensive business support, guidance, and leadership to the Projects and Services group, addressing all electrical safety and operational concerns during the installation, testing, and maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators and related substations in Australia. This position will represent the business in national electrical contracting endeavors and ensure compliance with the electrical contracting regulations of each State

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Development of compliance plan with electrical contracting requirements in each State nationally.Ensure that the Registered Electrical licenses are current in each State and Territory that GE Renewable Energy Australia PTY LTD conducts electrical work in.Oversee and manage the High Voltage safety procedures across the services and project sites.Hold Electrical License “Business Manager” & “Technical Supervisor High Voltage operating authority for the business across Australia and comply with “Act’s, Regulations Electrical (Safety) Regulations (General) & Standards.Verification of Competency programs.Oversee the development and implementation of electrical safety procedures and operational switching procedures at each wind farm site.Develop and maintain electrical training program including LOTO support inclusive of LOTO taskforce involvement within APACSupport regional EHS team to develop and maintain audit program for all safety, training, operational and maintenance of electrical equipment carried out by employees, direct contractors, and subcontractorsReview ALL Electrical contractor’s licenses are current & for the State they intend to work in.Support implementation of “Isolation Schedules” “Lock Boxes” “HV Permitting” “HV Operations”Institute an electrical testing program on all electrical infrastructure in consultation with the engineering teamProvide support and advice to operations teams in operations and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.Review scopes of work for electrical maintenance contractors including auditing of performance.Implement testing and commissioning programs that have been designed by engineeringProvide technical advice, audits and compliance, commissioning and installation of HV products and electrical systems.

Qualifications, Skills & experience

Australian electrical License – A gradeExperienced HV operator within date trainingHV and LV operations experienceSwitching experiencePermit recipient and work control experienceProcedural development experienceExperience with network operating authorities and their procedures with possible training requirementsKnowledge of installation and commissioning best practicesWilling to train mentor others as applicable and manage a small teamKnowledge of contracting and nominee requirements with option to hold positionSubstation commissioning, operations and maintenance background desirableRelevant experience in generation and transmission power industryExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders.Safety-focused mindset with a comprehensive understanding of industry safety standards and protocols.Flexibility to travel and work on-site at various project/operation locations as required.Must have intermediate level in computer skills (MS OFFICE).Strong verbal and written communication skills Valid Australian Drivers license

Desired Characteristics

Previous GE WTG experience desirable.

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: No

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