About Direct Wind Services

Direct Wind Services has been a leading independent service provider in the Australian wind energy sector since 2013. Our extensive range of services includes service and maintenance, large-scale blade repairs, installation support, operations and maintenance, as well as consultancy services for wind farms throughout Australia.

Job Summary

In response to the continuous growth within the renewables sector, we are seeking Mechanical & Electrical Turbine Technicians to join our team immediately. Preferred skills and training include GWO Basic Safety Training, a White Card, and prior experience in the wind industry is highly valued.

The position offers a dynamic opportunity within the Wind Industry, involving tasks ranging from servicing, maintenance, and repairs on Wind Turbines to fulfilling ad-hoc site requirements essential for ongoing Wind Farm maintenance and operation.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability to varying work environments across different customer sites in Australia, maintain a professional demeanour, and prioritize Health and Safety practices.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a remote team, and comfortable interaction with customers on-site and management remotely are essential.

What we offer:

• Professional safety culture.
• Full-time ongoing employment.
• Family-friendly roster.
• Industry-competitive remuneration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspection and repairs of wind turbine components.
• Performing scheduled and unscheduled service and maintenance activities.
• Reporting errors, incidents, or issues to site managers or lead technicians.
• Ensuring work is completed in compliance with customer requirements.
• Interpreting manuals, specifications, and work instructions to devise work plans.
• Maintaining accurate reporting and detailed records using various software.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with company permits to work, SWMS, LOTO, HSE, and associated policies and procedures.

Skills and experience:

• Mechanical experience (maintenance fitters, mechanics, diesel fitters, or similar) or trade would be highly regarded.
• Electrical experience current Electrical License.
• Must be proficient in fault finding mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment or have previous exposure in similar environments.
• Must be willing to follow instruction and use ones initiative to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management remotely.
• Able to pass Pre-Employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Be willing to provide acceptance for pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current Drivers License.
• White Card.
• Current First Aid/CPR (highly regarded).
• Working at Heights with rescue component.
• Or GWO Certification (highly regarded).

Candidates with current working rights in Australia need only apply.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.