About the Company
ACRWORLD is proud to partner with NORDEX Group in managing the recruitment of their Service team for the prestigious MacIntyre Wind Farm in QLD.
Nordex Group (Nordex) is a global wind turbine OEM with decades of experience in designing, constructing and operating wind turbines, delivering more than 50 GW of sustainable energy generation worldwide. Nordex has a truly global footprint, with a presence in over 40 countries and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Spain, China, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and India. We are the 4th largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world (excluding China) with deep expertise in reducing cost of energy, site optimization, and on-time project execution. We have over 10,000 employees ready to serve you on your next wind project.
Nordex Oceania Pty Ltd is the Australian subsidiary of the Nordex Group, which was established in Australia to further expand the business and offer a truly global presence in all major wind markets in the world. Nordex has been operating in the Australian market for six years with a commendable history of developing local Australian workforce for the Australian wind industry. Past Projects under Nordex in Australia include the 35 wind turbine Mortlake South Wind Farm (VIC), and the 44 wind turbine Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm (VIC), which have made significant contributions to local communities. With a total of 162 Nordex Delta 4000-N163/5.7 turbines and 924MW total output, the MacIntyre Wind Farm will be Nordex’s biggest single wind farm facility globally and one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world. The project will generate enough renewable energy to power over 700,000 households with almost 3 million tons of CO2 avoided, as well as provide significant economic activity across the Goondiwindi, Southern Downs and Toowoomba Regional Council areas.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will be part of the blade replacement team who will ensure that the project work is executed safely, to a high standard and with minimal downtime to the assets. You will work on behalf of the client, overseeing and assisting the sub-contractors performing with work, ensuring site procedures and QA standards are met.
Duties
- Actively participate in WHSE, toolbox and daily pre-start meetings
- Assist the contractors in the completion of the blade replacement program
- Responsible for electrical safety and assisting contracts in electrical works, as well as performing isolations
- Implementing and managing QA procedures
- Advising contractors on-site standards and best practice
- Working hands-on up tower assisting contractors in specialist tasks
- Assist in achieving targeted wind farm performance standards
Requirements:
- Trade qualified A Grade electrician with GWO
- Previous experience working on wind farms within service or installation
- Experience with blade replacement, construction or main component exchange programs (preferable)
- Able to commit to a long-term contract in regional QLD
- Physically fit and able to climb towers and work at heights
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate + super, LAFHA, flights, accommodation & 3-1 or 10-4 rotation
- 18 month contract
- Opportunity for an experienced electrical technician to expand their skills
Please click on the "apply now" button and submit a resume. For further information please contact Harriet Elston at Harriet.elston@acrworld.com