Main Component Upgrade Technician – Mechanical

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate within small, hands-on teams during on-site MCU/UTR operations.

• Carry out Main Component Upgrade tasks under the guidance of the MCU Lead, including significant crane activities.

• Coordinate with GE MCU teams, local GE staff, third-party contractors, and crane service providers.

• Examine major components for damage and verify turbine type/configuration.

• Assess and confirm inventory, tools, parts, and other necessary items.

• Interpret GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and work instructions effectively.

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

• Execute work in accordance with JSA, LOTO, EHS, and relevant policies/procedures.

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

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

• Make decisions on conformity or non-conformity after inspections and report findings to the MCU Lead/FPM/CMS.

• Work weekends and nights as part of a roster when necessary.

• Conduct high-voltage switching operations in accordance with site procedures.

• Participate in GE investigations and EHS audits.

• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and practices and report them to management and EHS personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Trade qualified Mechanical tradesperson, with electrical aptitude.

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

• Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, including installation and heavy lift main component exchange.

• Intermediate computer competencies.

• Must be eligible at the time of application to work in Australia: Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, or New Zealand Citizen.

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

• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple tasks amidst changing priorities.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to implement innovative solutions.

• Strong oral and written communication capabilities.

• Ability to work independently.

• GWO/GWO ART Qualified.

• Possession of Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets.

• Willingness to work weekends and nights if needed.

• Completion of mandatory EHS training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided.

• 3:1 roster / 3 weeks on, 1 week off.

• Remote position.

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