Wind Turbine Technician – Mechanical

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Assess major components for any damage and ensure the correct turbine setup.

• Verify and confirm inventory, tools, parts, and other necessities required for MCU tasks.

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

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

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

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

• Submit engineering inquiries and address questions from management, engineering, sourcing, and project teams.

• Make decisions regarding conformance or non-conformance post-inspection and document findings.

• Participate in weekend and night shifts as necessary.

• Conduct high-voltage switching operations according to site protocols.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Trade-qualified Mechanical tradesperson with an aptitude for electrical work.

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

• Experience in operations and maintenance of wind farms, including installation and heavy-lift main-component exchanges.

• Intermediate computer literacy.

• Must be eligible to work in Australia as an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or New Zealand citizen at the time of application.

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

• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience in the wind farm industry is highly advantageous.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• GWO/GWO ART certification.

• Dogging, rigging, and Franna licenses.

• Willingness to work across various time zones and respond to communications outside regular working hours when required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 3 weeks on, 1 week off roster.

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

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No