Major Components Technician

About the role

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Major Components Technician to join its Operations team at the Waubra Wind Farm. The role supports major corrective maintenance and component lifecycle management across wind farms in Victoria and NSW, combining on‑site work with travel to other sites when specialist expertise is required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform major component inspections, repairs and replacements, including gearboxes, main shafts and drivetrains.
• Conduct endoscope and videoscope inspections, blade inspections and structural health monitoring.
• Carry out up‑tower repairs and other corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage major component change‑outs together with specialist contractors and crane providers.
• Support planned shutdowns and large corrective maintenance campaigns.
• Train and mentor wind‑farm technicians, sharing technical expertise across ACCIONA sites.
• Contribute to ongoing reliability improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or similar).
• Experience in wind energy preferred; heavy industry, mining or power generation also considered.
• Proven experience with major component maintenance and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working at Heights, First Aid and GWO certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Supportive attitude, strong safety focus and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and travel between sites as required.
• Current driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting.
• Gearbox assessment.
• Main shaft and drivetrain assessment.
• Endoscope inspection.
• Videoscope inspection.
• Blade inspection.
• Structural health monitoring.
• Up‑tower repairs.