Wind Turbine Technician MCE

Select Offshore; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Offshore is seeking Wind Turbine Major Component Exchange Technicians for long-term projects across the United States. You will remove, replace and install major wind turbine components, supporting crane operations and following OEM procedures. Candidates should have prior wind turbine MCE or component-exchange experience, read technical drawings, hold current GWO certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Nationwide travel required. Rotation is six weeks on/one week off.

Qualifications

• Wind turbine major component-exchange or corrective experience.
• Experience with gearbox, generator, main-bearing or blade exchanges.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow OEM procedures.
• Current GWO certifications and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete major component exchanges (gearboxes, generators, main bearings, blades).
• Support crane operations, rigging and lifting activities.
• Follow lift plans, method statements and OEM procedures.

Skills

Wind turbine MCE experience

Gearbox exchanges

Generator exchanges

Main bearing exchanges

Blade exchanges

Torqueing

Tensioning

Alignment

Rigging

Reading drawings

OEM procedures

Safety standards

Education

GWO certifications

Job description

Wind Turbine Major Component Exchange (MCE) Technician – Nationwide Travel

Location: Projects across the United States

Pay: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience

Rotation: Six weeks on/one week off

Travel: Nationwide

Select Offshore is hiring experienced Wind Turbine Major Component Exchange Technicians for long-term major corrective projects across the United States.

You will work as part of an experienced MCE team carrying out the removal, replacement and installation of major wind turbine components.

The Role

• Complete major component exchanges, including gearboxes, generators, main bearings and blades
• Support crane operations, rigging and lifting activities
• Follow lift plans, method statements and OEM procedures
• Complete mechanical disassembly, installation, alignment and reassembly
• Carry out torqueing, tensioning and tooling activities
• Assist with troubleshooting during component replacement
• Complete pre-task briefings, toolbox talks and job documentation
• Maintain high safety, quality and productivity standards
• Work closely with MCE Team Leads, site management and OEM representatives

What We're Looking For

• Previous wind turbine major corrective or component-exchange experience
• Experience with gearbox, generator, main-bearing or blade exchanges
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on wind turbine experience
• Previous torqueing, tensioning, alignment and rigging experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow OEM procedures
• Current GWO certifications
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States
• Legal authorisation to work in the United States

Experience working on GE, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex or Vestas wind turbines is highly sought after.

Contract Package

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime available based on the project schedule