Electrical Operations Specialist / HVO ANZ

About the role

This role sits in the APAC Field Operations team, supporting Project and Operational Services across Australia through the High Voltage Operations team. It covers electrical safety and operational concerns during the installation, testing and maintenance of wind turbine generators, and supports existing wind farms, annual substation servicing and maintenance. The position represents the business in national electrical contracting and must comply with each State's electrical contracting regulations. Frequent travel to project and operational sites across the ANZ region (at least 2 weeks per month) is required, with remote work possible when site attendance is not needed.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and reviewing compliance plans for electrical contracting requirements in each State and territory.
• Monitor that electrical licenses for GE Renewable Energy and its contractors remain current and meet state legislative requirements.
• Act as the High Voltage Operator for ANZ support and oversee high voltage safety procedures and operations.
• Support competency programs for HV switching, including VOC refreshers, and electrical safety and switching procedures at each wind farm.
• Maintain the electrical training program, including LOTO support, and help the regional EHS team run an audit program for electrical equipment.
• Implement isolation schedules, lock boxes, HV permitting and HV operations, and institute an electrical testing program with the Engineering team.
• Review scopes of work for electrical maintenance contractors, audit their performance, and implement and review testing and commissioning programs.
• Provide technical advice, audits and compliance on HV products and electrical systems, and perform regular site electrical audits.
• Support substation outage works, HV equipment exchange, testing and verification, and act as technical nominee or HVO for projects and sites when required.

Required profile

• Australian electrical license (A grade or state equivalent) and eligibility to be named Technical Nominee or Electrical Supervisor.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an HV operator, with HV and LV operations experience.
• Substation commissioning, operations and maintenance background desirable; previous GE WTG experience desirable.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office), valid Australian driver's license, and willingness to travel regularly and work on site.

Required skills

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Permit recipient and work control experience.
• Procedural development experience and knowledge of network operating authorities' procedures.
• Knowledge of installation and commissioning best practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and safety-focused mindset.