Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technicians

Aurora ARC Wind Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora ARC Wind Pty Ltd is seeking experienced electricians or mechanical technicians to join our MCU team across wind farms in Australia. This site-based role operates on a 3 weeks on, 1 week off roster, delivering major component exchanges and corrective maintenance on operating turbines.

You will work with seasoned technicians, supervisors and crane teams to safely perform exchanges, fault finding and turbine repairs, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in wind turbine maintenance

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical or mechanical trade qualification.
• Current Australian Electrical Licence for electrical applicants.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform major component exchanges (gearboxes, generators, main bearings).
• Conduct fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Lead hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs.
• Carry out heavy-lift activities with crane support and ensure safe isolation.
• Prepare maintenance documentation and site records.

Skills

Electrical trade

Mechanical trade

Electrical licence

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

Trade qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Take your trade skills to the next level in Australia’s renewable energy industry.

Aurora ARC Windis seeking experiencedElectricians and Mechanical Techniciansto join our specialist team deliveringMainComponentUpgrade (MCU) andmajorcorrective maintenance works across wind farms in Australia.

This is asite-based role operating on a 3 weeks on, 1 week off (3:1) roster, offering the opportunity to work across Australian wind farm projects while developing specialist expertise inmajorwind turbine maintenance.

Working as part of an experienced site team, you will be involved inmajorturbine maintenance activities includinggearbox, generator and main bearing exchanges, heavy-lift operations, complex fault finding and turbine repairs.

The Role

As anMCU Technician, you will work alongside experienced technicians, supervisors and lifting teams to safely executemajorcomponentexchanges and corrective maintenance on operating wind turbines.

Your work may include:

• Maincomponentexchanges, includinggearboxes, generators and main bearings
• Major corrective maintenance and complex turbine repairs
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs
• Wind turbine troubleshooting, inspections and condition assessments
• Heavy-lift and crane-supported maintenance activities
• Preparation, isolation and reinstatement of turbine systems
• Completion of maintenance documentation, technical reports and site records
• Working closely with site teams, supervisors and other specialist trades
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures, SWMS/JSA, isolation requirements and applicable safety standards

About You

We are looking for experienced tradespeople who are technically capable, safety focused and comfortable working in demanding site environments.

You will ideally hold either:

Electrical:A recognised electrical trade qualification and current Australian Electrical Licence, with good mechanical aptitude;

or

Mechanical:A recognised mechanical trade qualification with strong mechanical maintenance experience and good electrical aptitude.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Wind turbine maintenance,majorcomponentexchange or heavy corrective maintenance
• Industrial maintenance, mining, power generation, utilities or other heavy industries
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding
• Hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
• Heavy machinery, rotating equipment or large mechanical assemblies
• Crane-supported maintenance and heavy-lift activities
• Working safely at heights and in remote site environments

Previouswind industry or MCU experience is highly regarded, but candidates with strong transferable experience from other heavy industries are also encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Bring

You will need:

• A recognisedElectrical or Mechanical trade qualification
• Current Australian Electrical Licence for electrical applicants
• Strong technical fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• A high level of safety awareness and commitment to quality workmanship
• Confidence working at heights and performing physically demanding work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team
• Flexibility to travel and work across wind farm locations

We Are Aurora

We are passionate about driving the energy transition forward. Combining decades of experience across the construction, maintenance, and decommissioning of energy assets, Aurora delivers safe, service-focused solutions through a unique blend of technology, expertise, and skills development.

Our culture is built on safety, delivery, and continuous learning, and we take pride in supporting our people to grow, develop, and succeed.