Senior Major Components Technician - Wind Energy

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

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician for its Waubra Wind Farm in Australia. The role supports major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across wind farms in Victoria and NSW, spending time at the Waubra site and traveling to others as needed.

The position operates Monday–Friday days with occasional overtime and on-call duties, requiring strong mechanical skills, safety focus, and ability to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter & Turner or similar).
• Wind energy experience preferred; heavy industry experience considered.
• Experience with major component maintenance and repairs; strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.

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 changes with contractors and crane providers.
• Supporting planned shutdowns and large maintenance campaigns.
• Training and mentoring wind farm technicians.
• Sharing technical expertise across ACCIONA sites and improving reliability.

Skills

Fitter & Turner

Wind energy experience

Component maintenance

Troubleshooting

Working at Heights

GWO certification

Driver's license

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification (Fitter & Turner)

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician for its Waubra Wind Farm in Australia. The role supports major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across wind farms in Victoria and NSW, spending time at the Waubra site and traveling to others as needed.

The position operates Monday–Friday days with occasional overtime and on-call duties, requiring strong mechanical skills, safety focus, and ability to work across multiple sites.