Main Component Upgrade Technician – Mechanical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate in small, hands-on teams during the on-site implementation of MCU/UTR tasks.

• Carry out Main Component Upgrade activities as instructed by the MCU Lead, which includes significant crane operations.

• Examine major components for any damage and verify the correct turbine type or configuration.

• Review and confirm inventory, tools, parts, and other necessary items for MCU operations.

• Understand and interpret GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and work instructions.

• Complete documentation and gather data for MCU/UTR execution reports.

• Conduct all work in compliance with JSA, LOTO, EHS, and relevant policies and procedures.

• Report errors, violations, incidents, and issues using GE's reporting systems.

• Submit engineering inquiries and respond to questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing, and Project Teams.

• Make conformance or non-conformance determinations after inspections and report findings to the MCU Lead/FPM/CMS.

• Work weekends and nights as necessary as part of a rotating schedule.

• Execute high-voltage switching operations in accordance with site protocols.

• Complete necessary EHS training and assist with GE investigations and EHS audits.

• Bring attention to unsafe actions, conditions, and practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Trade-qualified Mechanical tradespeople, with electrical aptitude.

• Skilled in diagnosing faults in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

• Experienced in comprehensive wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.

• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.

• Must possess the required eligibility, at the time of application, to work in Australia (Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen, or New Zealand Citizen).

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally or internationally for work and training.

• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a knack for implementing innovative solutions.

• Experience in the wind farm sector is highly desirable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• GWO/GWO ART certification.

• Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.

• 3:1 roster with one week off.

• Opportunity to travel nationally or internationally for work and training.