Wind Field Service Engineer – Travel, Overtime & Vehicle

Erin Kennedy - Director @ NewKey Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newkey Consulting in Melbourne is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers and Fitters to join our wind industry team, performing up-tower maintenance, repairs and component change-outs across wind farms. The role blends field-based work with workshop maintenance in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, inspections and prepare technical reports, while traveling to regional sites as required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, or related trade required.
• Experience with gearbox overhaul and wind turbine maintenance is highly desirable.
• Experience performing up-tower repairs and component change-outs in wind energy.
• GWO training and current certifications are advantageous.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in industrial site environments.
• Ability to record measurements and inspection results accurately.
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out equipment repairs, overhauls and maintenance on-site and in the workshop.
• Conduct inspections using techniques such as videoscope, vibration analysis and thermography.
• Prepare clear technical reports documenting inspection results and recommendations.
• Provide technical support to customers and travel to regional sites as required.
• Develop and update risk assessments for site and workshop activities.
• Ensure all work complies with WHS policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Gearbox overhaul

Wind turbine repairs

GWO training

Industrial site experience

Hands-on inspection

Measurement recording

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, or related trade

Job description

Newkey Consulting in Melbourne is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers and Fitters to join our wind industry team, performing up-tower maintenance, repairs and component change-outs across wind farms. The role blends field-based work with workshop maintenance in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, inspections and prepare technical reports, while traveling to regional sites as required.