Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Wind Turbine Technician - Mechanical

GE Vernova, Inc.; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an MCU Technician (Mechanical) to support Main Component Upgrade and Uptower Repair work on Wind Turbines across Australia, operating within a small hands-on team and reporting to the MCU Lead. Flexible on East Coast locations, the role follows a 3:1 roster, requiring travel to wind farms, hands-on crane operations, inspection of major parts, and strict adherence to EHS policies.

Candidates should be trade-qualified, with electrical aptitude and wind farm experience; computer

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Mechanical tradespersons, with electrical aptitude.
• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.
• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• Must hold the appropriate eligibility, at date of application, to work in Australia (i.e. Permanent Resident of Australia or an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen)
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally for work and training, as a part of a 3 week on, 1 week off roster.

Responsibilities

• Work within small hands-on work groups during on site execution of MCU/UTR work
• Execute MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead, involving major crane operations using GE MCU teams, local GE employees, third party contractors, and crane vendors
• Inspect all major parts to ensure no damage and that they are the right type or configuration for the turbine
• Check and validate Inventory Tooling, Parts, any other items required during MCU operations
• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
• Complete all the necessary documentation with respect to MCU / UTR execution
• Ensure data is collected to complete reports on executed MCU/UTR work.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization’s JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved, and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections and report as required to MCU lead/FPM/CMS.
• Form part of a roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management
• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
• Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to their job and report any injuries, spills, near misses or related incidents and any concerns about possible violations of this policy
• Cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits, and call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator
• Complete all required EHS Training

Skills

Mechanical trades

Electrical aptitude

Fault finding

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

GWO

GWO ART

Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician (Mechanical) will work within the existing team in the safe execution of Main Component Upgrade and Uptower Repair work on Wind Turbines across Australia on GE Vernova Onshore Wind Services, as directed by the MCU Lead.

Flexible on locations on the East Coast of Australia as this role will work on a 3:1 Roster across different Wind Farms in Australia.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work within small hands-on work groups during on site execution of MCU/UTR work
• Execute MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead, involving major crane operations using GE MCU teams, local GE employees, third party contractors, and crane vendors
• Inspect all major parts to ensure no damage and that they are the right type or configuration for the turbine
• Check and validate Inventory Tooling, Parts, any other items required during MCU operations
• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
• Complete all the necessary documentation with respect to MCU / UTR execution
• Ensure data is collected to complete reports on executed MCU/UTR work.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization’s JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved, and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections and report as required to MCU lead/FPM/CMS.
• Form part of a roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management
• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
• Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to their job and report any injuries, spills, near misses or related incidents and any concerns about possible violations of this policy
• Cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits, and call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator
• Complete all required EHS Training

Qualifications & Experience:

• Trade qualified Mechanical tradespersons, with electrical aptitude.
• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.
• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• Must hold the appropriate eligibility, at date of application, to work in Australia (i.e. Permanent Resident of Australia or an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen)
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally for work and training, as a part of a 3 week on, 1 week off roster.

Desired Characteristics

• Must have positive attitude and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in an environment of changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions
• Experience in the wind farm industry would be highly desirable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• GWO/GWO ART Qualified
• Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.