Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Wind Turbine Technician - Mechanical

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician (Mechanical) to join its Onshore Wind Services team and carry out MCU and Uptower Repair work on wind turbines across Australia. The role works on a 3:1 roster across different wind farms on the East Coast of Australia, with flexibility on location. It is listed as a remote position.

Key responsibilities

• Work in small hands-on work groups during on-site MCU/UTR work, executing 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.
• Follow GE manuals, specifications and bulletins, and complete work in line with GE work instructions.
• Complete all documentation and collect data for reports on MCU/UTR work.
• Carry out work in line with JSA, LOTO, EHS and other safety policies, and report errors, incidents and hazards 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 procedure, and cooperate with investigations and EHS audits.
• Complete all required EHS training.

Required profile

• Trade-qualified mechanical tradesperson with electrical aptitude.
• Eligibility to work in Australia at the date of application (Permanent Resident, Australian citizen 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.
• Experience in wind farm O&M, installation and heavy-lift main component exchange; wind farm experience highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in fault-finding electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Intermediate-level computer skills.
• Desirable: GWO/GWO ART qualification, Dogging/Rigging and Franna tickets.