Major Components Technician (Mechanical trade-qualified)

Acciona Group; Waubra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energia is Australia’s leading developer, constructor and operator of renewable energy projects. The Major Components Technician supports major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across Waubra and other wind farms in Victoria and NSW.

The role combines hands-on mechanical work with travel between sites, performing inspections, repairs and troubleshooting while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualifications (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or similar).
• Experience in wind energy highly regarded; heavy industry or mining experience also considered.
• Experience with major component maintenance and repairs; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Able to work independently and travel between sites; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Major component inspections, repairs and replacements.
• Gearbox, main shaft and drivetrain assessments.
• Endoscope and videoscope inspections.
• Blade inspections and structural health monitoring.
• Up-tower repairs and corrective maintenance.
• Managing major component change-outs with contractors and crane providers.
• Support planned shutdowns and major campaigns.
• Training and mentoring wind farm technicians.
• Share technical expertise across ACCIONA sites.
• Support ongoing reliability improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Fitter & Turner

Mechanical fitting

Wind energy experience

Fault-finding / troubleshooting

Working at heights

Job description

Major Components Technician (Mechanical trade-qualified)

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Major Components Technician to join our Operations team. Based at the Waubra Wind Farm, this specialist role supports major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across our wind farm portfolio in Victoria and NSW.

This is an opportunity to become one of our technical experts, sharing knowledge across sites, supporting technicians and helping maintain the reliability of some of Australia's largest renewable energy assets.

As a member of a multi-skilled team you'll spend your time both supporting your home site (Waubra Wind Farm) and travelling to other wind farms where specialist expertise is required. The regular hours are Monday-Friday days, with overtime occasionally associated with major maintenance programs and participation in an on-call roster on an occasional basis.

Whilst you actively engage in ACCIONA’s Health & Safety practices, take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure workplace, and support the people around you in upholding these standards, you will be involved in:

• Major component inspections, repairs and replacements
• Gearbox, main shaft and drivetrain assessments
• Endoscope and videoscope inspections
• Blade inspections and structural health monitoring
• Up-tower repairs and corrective maintenance activities
• Managing major component change-outs alongside specialist contractors and crane providers
• Supporting planned shutdowns and large corrective maintenance campaigns
• Training and mentoring wind farm technicians
• Sharing technical expertise and best practice across multiple ACCIONA sites
• Supporting ongoing reliability improvement initiatives

About You

Mechanical trade qualifications (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or similar)

Experience in wind energy will be highly regarded whilst heavy industry, mining, power generation or similar experience will be considered

Experience with major component maintenance and repairs and strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Someone willingly supports others, shares expertise, and contributes to a positive, respectful and healthy team culture

Strong safety focus and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently and travel between sites when required

A current driver's license

In compliance with Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018, this role is defined as critical worker and labelled at ACCIONA Energia as a Privileged Access Worker (PAW). Privileged Access Workers (PAW's) are required to obtain satisfactory results from Acciona's Suitability Assessment prior to commencement, this forms part of our standard pre-employment checks.

About Us

ACCIONA Energia is Australia’s leading developer, constructor and operator of renewable energy projects and are building the infrastructure that will deliver the decarbonised energy needed to fuel the 21st century.

If you want to play a part in Australia’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.