Wind Turbine Field Service Technician

Nordex Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Australia is seeking a Service Technician to join our Mortlake Wind Farm service team in Victoria. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines to ensure peak performance, safety and reliability in a fast-growing renewables environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, completing maintenance records, supporting commissioning and upgrades, traveling to sites as required and maintaining tools and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or renewable energy preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Repair or replace turbine components in line with procedures.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately.
• Ensure work complies with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Participate in toolbox talks and support a strong safety culture.
• Support commissioning, upgrades and retrofit activities as required.
• Maintain tools and company vehicles in safe, operational condition.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and customers for efficient site operations.
• Respond to turbine breakdowns as part of on-call roster.
• Travel to wind farm sites as necessary.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Reading diagrams

Safety culture

Communication

Independence

Driver's license

Education

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

GWO certifications

High-Risk Work Licences

Digital maintenance systems

Job description

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As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Service Technician to join our Service team in our Mortlake Wind Farm, Victoria.In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and servicing wind turbines to ensure maximum performance, reliability and safety. Working within a highly skilled team, you will contribute to delivering sustainable energy solutions while developing your technical expertise in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

YOUR TASKS:

• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Repair or replace turbine components in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and inspection documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Use technical documentation, manuals and digital systems to support maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning, upgrades and retrofit activities when required.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles in a safe and operational condition.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and customers to ensure efficient site operations.
• Participate in the on-call roster and respond to turbine breakdowns when required.
• Travel to wind farm sites as necessary to support operational requirements.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (mandatory).
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, utilities, mining, construction, renewable energy or similar technical environments.
• Wind industry experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to working safely and following established HSE requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.
• Physically capable of performing hands-on field work.
• Good computer skills and ability to work with digital maintenance systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's licence.
• GWO certifications and High-Risk Work Licences are highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel and work in regional or remote locations when required.
• Passion for renewable energy and continuous professional development.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Recruitment Fraud Notice:Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact youvia official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners.You can find more information about our application processon our website.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.