Wind Farm Major Components Technician

0039 ACCIONA ENERGY AUSTRALIA GLOBAL PTY LTD; Waubra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician to join the WAubra Wind Farm operations team. The role focuses on major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle across Victoria and NSW, combining hands-on site work with travel to other wind farms for specialist tasks.

You will inspect, repair and replace major components, mentor technicians, and support large maintenance campaigns while upholding ACCIONA's safety standards and SOCI Act 2018 requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualifications (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or similar).
• Experience in wind energy highly regarded; heavy industry, mining or power generation experience also considered.
• Experience with major component maintenance and repairs; strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain).

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 maintenance campaigns.
• Training and mentoring wind farm technicians; sharing best practices across ACCIONA sites.

Skills

Fitter & Turner

Mechanical Fitter

Wind energy

Component maintenance

Troubleshooting

Working at Heights

First Aid

GWO Certification

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Major Components Technician to join the WAubra Wind Farm operations team. The role focuses on major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle across Victoria and NSW, combining hands-on site work with travel to other wind farms for specialist tasks.

You will inspect, repair and replace major components, mentor technicians, and support large maintenance campaigns while upholding ACCIONA's safety standards and SOCI Act 2018 requirements.