Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician - Mechanical

About the role

The Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician (Mechanical) works within the existing team on GE Vernova's Onshore Wind Services, carrying out Main Component Upgrade and Uptower Repair work on wind turbines across Australia under the direction of the MCU Lead. The role follows a 3:1 roster across different wind farms on the East Coast of Australia, with flexible locations.

Key responsibilities

• Work in small hands-on work groups during on-site MCU/UTR execution
• Carry out MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead, including major crane operations with GE MCU teams, local employees, third-party contractors and crane vendors
• Inspect major parts for damage and confirm they are the right type or configuration for the turbine
• Check and validate inventory tooling and parts needed for MCU operations
• Interpret GE manuals, specifications and bulletins and complete tasks according to GE work instructions
• Complete all documentation and collect data for reports on executed MCU/UTR work
• Follow the organisation's JSA, LOTO, EHS and related policies, and report errors, incidents and violations immediately
• Submit enquiries to Engineering and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project teams
• Decide on conformance or non-conformance after inspections and report to the MCU lead, FPM or CMS
• Work weekends and nights if required, perform high-voltage switching per site procedures, and cooperate with investigations and EHS audits

Required profile

• Trade-qualified mechanical tradesperson with electrical aptitude
• Experience in wind farm O&M, installation and heavy-lift main component exchange
• Intermediate-level computer skills
• Eligibility to work in Australia (PR, Australian or New Zealand citizen)
• Willingness to travel nationally or internationally on a 3 weeks on, 1 week off roster
• Positive attitude, strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently
• Desirable: experience in the wind farm industry

Required skills

• Fault-finding on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment
• High-voltage switching operations
• GWO/GWO ART qualification, Dogging/Rigging and Franna tickets (desirable)

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided