Powering Australian Life.

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move. 

Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.

As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.

We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.

About the Role 

• Site based role supporting AGL’s Wattle Point wind farm
• Work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, competitive $ package, employee benefits + energy discounts + reward programs

Responsible for safe and reliable operation and maintenance of AGL’s fleet of wind farms with a focus on HV operations, switching, isolations and advanced troubleshooting, our HV Operators and Senior Technicians are the technical experts our wind fleet. 

In your new role of HV Operator, you will support site service technicians in conducting scheduled servicing and repairs, applying your expertise to ensure equipment is safely isolated and complex maintenance items are effectively and scoped and executed. Utilising your wind farm experience, you will lead troubleshooting and site improvement initiatives as well as provide on the job training to site staff. 

Based at the Wattle Point wind farm site, you will be supported by a well-staffed of site service technicians, fellow HV Operators/Senior Technicians, a Lead Technician and dedicated Site Supervisor as well as AGL’s extensive network of eBOP staff, operations, engineering, and other support functions. 

As an AGL employee you’ll have access to an attractive work rostering arrangement, competitive remuneration package, including sign-on bonuses for eligible successful candidates, AGL VIP Energy Discounts, 20 weeks parental leave for primary carers, up to 6 weeks purchased annual leave (by salary sacrifice), and many others great employee benefits. Sign-on bonus and financial relocation assistance may also be offered, where eligible.

What you’ll be doing 

Reporting to the Site Operations Supervisor, you will: 

• Support site service technicians in performing scheduled wind turbine maintenance servicing and repairs.
• Prepare and execute isolations, switching operations and other works management controls to ensure all work is performed in a safe and reliable manner.
• Participate in shift start toolboxes, hazard identification and proactive risk management activities.

About You 

While upholding the highest standards of health, safety and environmental care, treating others with respect and striving for excellence in your work, you will contribute to a positive team environment and be motivated to deliver to a high standard. 

What you’ll bring to the table 

• Mechanical or Electrical Trade qualification along with HV Certification (essential for HV Operator and strongly preferred for Senior Technician).
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training, qualifications in working at heights safety, manual handling, HV/LV rescue, fire awareness, and first aid would be advantageous.
• Experience as a technician in the operations and maintenance of wind farms.
• Experience with works management (PTW, LOTO, Switching Operations).
• Willingness to work at heights and in confined environments.
• Valid South Australian Driver’s license.

Join AGL’s renewable energy transition as we invest in new wind farms, solar farms and battery storage assets. It’s a great time to #jointhechange at AGL and help us Power Australian Life. 

We’d love to see your application submitted by Thursday, 26 October 2024.

#LI-Onsite #LI-KB1 

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, all employees are encouraged to be themselves and to bring their whole selves to work every day. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.

AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit: http://www.agl.com.au/content/dam/digital/agl/documents/about-agl/who-we-are/our-commitments/230417-reasonable-adjustments-guidelines.pdf

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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