Wind Turbine MCU Technician - East Coast AU, 3:1 Roster

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 63.000 - 91.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance provided

Zusammenfassung

GE Vernova is seeking a qualified Mechanical MCU Technician to join our onshore wind services team. You will work across Australian wind farms on MCU and Uptower Repair projects, following site safety rules and GE work instructions.

The role involves crane operations, inspection of major components, inventory validation, and on-site documentation. A 3:1 roster with weekend/night shift options is expected, and travel across regions may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Trade qualified mechanical tradesperson with electrical aptitude.
• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience in wind farm operations and heavy lift main component exchange.
• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (PR or citizen or NZ citizen).
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally on a 3 week on, 1 week off roster.

Aufgaben

• Work within small hands-on groups during on-site MCU/UTR execution.
• Execute MCU work including crane operations with GE and contractors.
• Inspect major parts for damage and correct type/config.
• Validate inventory tooling and parts as required.
• Interpret GE manuals and complete tasks per work instructions.
• Complete documentation for MCU/UTR execution.
• Ensure data collection for reports on MCU/UTR work.
• Follow EHS policies and report incidents immediately.
• Submit inquiries to Engineering as required.
• Roaster weekends/nights as directed by management.
• Perform high voltage switching per site procedures.
• Cooperate with EHS audits and investigations.
• Complete required EHS training.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical trades

Electrical aptitude

Fault finding

Travel flexibility

High voltage awareness

Tools

GWO/GWO ART Qualified

Dogging Ticket

Rigging Ticket

Franna Ticket

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

The Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician (Mechanical) will work within the existing team in the safe execution of Main Component Upgrade and Uptower Repair work on Wind Turbines across Australia on GE Vernova Onshore Wind Services, as directed by the MCU Lead.

Flexible on locations on the East Coast of Australia as this role will work on a 3:1 Roster across different Wind Farms in Australia.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work within small hands-on work groups during on site execution of MCU/UTR work
• Execute MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead, involving major crane operations using GE MCU teams, local GE employees, third party contractors, and crane vendors
• Inspect all major parts to ensure no damage and that they are the right type or configuration for the turbine
• Check and validate Inventory Tooling, Parts, any other items required during MCU operations
• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
• Complete all the necessary documentation with respect to MCU / UTR execution
• Ensure data is collected to complete reports on executed MCU/UTR work.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization’s JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures
• Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
• Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved, and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required
• Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections and report as required to MCU lead/FPM/CMS.
• Form part of a roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management
• Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
• Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to their job and report any injuries, spills, near misses or related incidents and any concerns about possible violations of this policy
• Cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits, and call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator
• Complete all required EHS Training

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade qualified Mechanical tradespersons, with electrical aptitude.
• Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.
• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• Must hold the appropriate eligibility, at date of application, to work in Australia (i.e. Permanent Resident of Australia or an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen)
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally for work and training, as a part of a 3 week on, 1 week off roster.

Desired Characteristics

• Must have positive attitude and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in an environment of changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions
• Experience in the wind farm industry would be highly desirable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• GWO/GWO ART Qualified
• Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position