FIFO from New Zealand | Relocate to Australia
Want to get into wind without giving up your time at home?
We're looking for experienced HV electricians / commissioning engineers to join major wind projects across Australia.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive daily rate + per diem
3:1 FIFO roster from New Zealand
Flights, accommodation & travel covered
Paid travel days
Wind industry training provided
Long-term work across major Australian renewable projects
Option to relocate to Australia if preferred
The work
You'll start in regional NSW with site induction and turbine-specific training, before heading to project sites across Australia.
You'll be working on HV commissioning, testing and energisation across major wind developments, with the opportunity to build specialist experience in one of Australia's fastest-growing industries.
What you’ll need
GWO would be prefered however can be obtained before starting
Fully qualified Electrician with EWRB licence
HV Switching qualification, or willingness to obtain
5+ years' post-trade experience in HV / industrial / heavy electrical environments
Wind, renewable energy, mining, infrastructure or major construction experience highly regarded
Comfortable working at heights
Eligible to work in Australia
Electrical qualifications that can be converted to a NSW electrical licence
Why wind?
If you've spent your career in HV, mining, heavy industry or major projects, this is a chance to take those skills into Australia's renewable energy boom — with big projects, strong earning potential and a 3:1 roster that gets you home regularly.
Ready to make the move?
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