Major Components Technician - Wind Farm Maintenance

Acciona S.A; Waubra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician based at Waubra Wind Farm in Victoria. You will support major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across our wind farm portfolio, with occasional travel to other sites as required.

The role requires mechanical trade qualifications, wind energy experience, and strong safety focus, with the ability to work on-site and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualifications (Fitter & Turner or similar).
• Wind energy experience preferred; heavy industry or mining also considered.
• Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.

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 activities.
• Managing major component change-outs with specialist contractors and crane providers.
• Supporting planned shutdowns and large corrective maintenance campaigns.
• Training and mentoring wind farm technicians.
• Sharing technical expertise across ACCIONA sites and driving reliability improvements.

Skills

Fitter & Turner

Wind energy experience

Working at Heights

GWO certifications

First Aid

Driver's license

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician based at Waubra Wind Farm in Victoria. You will support major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across our wind farm portfolio, with occasional travel to other sites as required.

The role requires mechanical trade qualifications, wind energy experience, and strong safety focus, with the ability to work on-site and travel between sites as needed.