Electrician | Wind Farm Project | Southern Downs QLD
$55 to $60 per hour + Super + Overtime | Accommodation provided + $80/day LAHA | Start late November through to June ****+
Want to get your foot in the door in wind energy, or keep building on the wind experience you already have?
This is a great opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest onshore wind farms, with long-term work, accommodation sorted and overtime on offer.
The project
This is a large scale operational wind farm in Queensland's Southern Downs region, around three hours from Brisbane.
It's one of the biggest renewable energy projects in the country and a major contributor to Queensland's clean energy grid.
Our client is an established contractor delivering upgrade works on site.
They're after one licensed Electrician to join the team from the end of November through to at least June ****, with potential to extend.
The role
This is straightforward upgrade work, and you'll be working alongside an experienced crew.
Duties will include:
Electrical upgrade and installation works on wind turbine components
Cabling, terminations and connections
Testing and fault finding
Following isolation, permit and lock-out procedures
Working at heights inside turbine towers in line with site safety requirements
Keeping accurate records and completing site documentation
Current to wind?
That's ok.
What's on offer
$55 to $60 per hour + super, depending on experience
Overtime available
Accommodation provided on site (house or camp)
$80 per day LAHA to cover meals
Long-term work through to at least mid-****
Experience on one of the largest wind farms in Australia
No daily commute, so your downtime is your own
Roster FIFO: 3 weeks on 1 week off
What you'll need
Current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence (non-negotiable)
Current GWO Basic Safety Training (Working at Heights, First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Awareness)
Construction Induction (White Card)
Current driver's licence
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Physically fit and able to climb turbine towers
Happy to live on site in a regional location for the length of the project
Strong safety mindset and a team-first attitude
Wind farm or renewables experience is a bonus, but not essential.
About the area
The Southern Downs is a great part of Queensland to spend some time in.
On your days off you've got country towns, the Granite Belt wineries, national parks and open country nearby.
It's a cooler climate than the coast too, which helps in the middle of summer.
Please Note:
This role involves site-based work in Mount Gravatt and coverage from ***** to early December.
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