Wind Turbine Service Technician

Nordex Oceania; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Oceania seeks a Service Technician to maintain wind turbines at the MacIntyre Wind Farm in Queensland. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and conduct commissioning and safety analyses following Nordex safety standards.

You will collaborate with Lead Technicians, subcontractors and the Service Coordinator to ensure high-quality, on-time work, manage parts and tools, and support 24/7 operations. Shift work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen or permanent resident with trade qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hydraulic, electrical or mechanical environments.
• Comfortable working at heights, able to climb turbine towers.
• Strong English communication and ability to interpret technical documentation (electrical & hydraulic schematics).
• A proactive team player with strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Computer literate, with MS Office; familiarity with SAP or workload management systems is advantageous.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise work effectively in fast-paced operational environments.
• Willingness to work in shifts, travel as required, and engage in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including troubleshooting, fault-finding, and autonomous simple repairs.
• Carry out complex repairs and main component exchanges in collaboration with Lead Technicians and subcontractors.
• Conduct commissioning, inspections, safety analyses (electrical, mechanical, energy sources) and complete all required documentation (LOTO, JSEA, reports).
• Analyse technical defects, communicate solutions with the Service Coordinator and Local Operations Manager, and update systems (e.g., Osapiens).
• Ensure high-quality, on-time work following manuals, regulations, and Nordex safety standards.
• Monitor spare parts, manage inventory, and take responsibility for tools, materials, and site equipment.
• Support 24/7 wind farm operations through rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties.
• Professionally represent Nordex, maintain certifications, and contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

Education

Trade qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nordex Oceania seeks a Service Technician to maintain wind turbines at the MacIntyre Wind Farm in Queensland. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and conduct commissioning and safety analyses following Nordex safety standards.

You will collaborate with Lead Technicians, subcontractors and the Service Coordinator to ensure high-quality, on-time work, manage parts and tools, and support 24/7 operations. Shift work and travel may be required.