Senior Wind Turbine Main Component Upgrade Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Onshore Wind Services seeks an MCU Technician (Mechanical) to join the team across Australia. You will perform on-site MCU/UTR work, lead safe operations, conduct inspections, and ensure documentation and EHS compliance.

Travel across Australia is required, with potential weekends and night shifts as directed. You will use mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills, maintain inventory readiness, and liaise with Engineering and Project teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Mechanical tradesperson with electrical aptitude.
• Experience in wind farm operations, maintenance, installation and heavy lift components.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to use standard tooling.
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally on a 3 weeks on/1 week off roster.
• Positive attitude with ability to perform physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• GWO/GWO ART qualified and relevant tickets.

Responsibilities

• Work in small hands-on groups during on-site MCU/UTR execution.
• Perform MCU work including crane operations with GE MCU teams and third parties.
• Inspect major parts for damage and correct configuration.
• Check and validate Inventory Tooling and parts for MCU operations.
• Interpret GE manuals and complete work per GE instructions.
• Complete documentation and data collection for reports.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Report incidents and issues via GE systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve technical questions.
• Contribute to rostered weekend/night work as required.
• Perform high voltage switching per site procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Wind farm ops

Computer literacy

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Independent work

GWO ART training

Dogging/Rigging tickets

Franna tickets

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical

Tools

GWO ART Certificate

Dogging/Rigging tickets

Franna tickets

Job description

GE Vernova Onshore Wind Services seeks an MCU Technician (Mechanical) to join the team across Australia. You will perform on-site MCU/UTR work, lead safe operations, conduct inspections, and ensure documentation and EHS compliance.

Travel across Australia is required, with potential weekends and night shifts as directed. You will use mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills, maintain inventory readiness, and liaise with Engineering and Project teams to resolve issues.