Wind Remote Monitoring Technician

Job Description

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the role

We’re expanding our in-house renewables operations and maintenance capability and as part of this, we’re establishing a brand-new Wind Remote Monitoring Technician team. This is your chance to play a leading role in shaping how AGL monitors and operates its wind assets across Australia.

In this newly created role, you’ll provide remote monitoring and support for AGL’s wind farms, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations. From turbine resets and alarm escalation to contributing to operating protocols and performance reporting, you’ll be at the heart of a crucial new function.

Location: Melbourne Corporate | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Rotating Shift Roster | Pioneering New In-House Wind Capability

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor AGL’s wind assets in real-time, ensuring turbine uptime through remote resets and swift alarm escalation
• Execute remote stop/starts of turbines as directed by authorised Wind Technicians
• Develop and refine procedures and documentation for the new Monitoring Team in collaboration with Engineering and O&M
• Assist with outage coordination, maintenance scheduling and dispatch conformance with AGLDC and AEMO
• Engage with Wind Operations & Maintenance teams to support optimal asset performance
• Actively contribute to the safe and compliant running of AGL’s Wind fleet, adhering to HSE and cybersecurity best practices

What you’ll bring

• Relevant trade or engineering qualifications – wind or generation sector experience highly regarded
• Proven experience in remote monitoring and control of generation assets (wind experience preferred)
• Experience working autonomously on a rotating shift roster
• Familiarity with SCADA systems such as Citect, SC-Commander, and wind turbine SCADA (Suzlon, Vestas, etc.)
• Understanding of Remote Balance of Plant (BOP) systems
• Familiarity with AEMO, NER, GPS and regulatory frameworks related to generation

Skills & Traits

• Clear verbal communication and escalation ability – you're calm and effective under pressure
• Excellent written skills to contribute to team procedures and clear reporting
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to process and protocol
• Technically minded with a strong safety focus
• Collaborative and proactive – ready to shape a new team and function from the ground up

If this sounds like your next role, go ahead and apply no later then 11.55pm, Thursday, 1st of May 2025.

NB: We will be shortlisting and interviewing concurrently while advertising, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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