Lead Major Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician

Job Description Summary

Location and Roster

• The role works across different wind farms on the East Coast of Australia.
• The position follows a three-weeks-on, one-week-off roster and requires flexibility across locations.
• The posting also includes a remote-position tag, although the duties require active work at wind-farm sites.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Major Component Exchange operations, including preparation, coordination, execution, and reporting.
• Guide all parties involved in MCU execution to achieve high EHS, quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Serve as the technical advisor for MCU parties at site.
• Verify that workers and contractors have proper qualifications, documentation, and skills.
• Partner with the MCU Project Manager, GE Service Teams, contractors, and other functions.
• Identify and address potential unplanned situations proactively.
• Manage required documentation and provide internal reporting.
• Identify improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost and help develop new tools and methods.
• Review and provide feedback on MCU work instructions and support updates.
• Comply with statutory and GE internal EHS requirements.
• Operate the wind turbine generator when required for MCU purposes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A qualified electrician with an appropriate Australian electrical license and strong mechanical aptitude, or a qualified mechanical tradesperson with electrical aptitude.
• Proficiency in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience in wind-farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy-lift main-component exchange.
• At least three years of experience leading crane operations through end-to-end execution.
• At least three years of experience in wind maintenance or another energy or industrial segment.
• Demonstrated high safety and quality mindset.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic and complex matrix environment with quick learning capability and ownership.
• Ability to work at heights and maintain a high level of physical fitness.
• Familiarity with wind turbine generator mechanical and electrical areas.
• Familiarity with MS Office and GE software tools.
• Eligibility to work in Australia at the date of application.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally for work and training.

Desired Characteristics

• Intermediate computer skills and strong organizational skills in an environment of changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement innovative solutions.
• Wind-farm industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are desirable.
• GWO/GWO ART qualification is desirable.
• Dogging, rigging, or Franna tickets are desirable.

Working Conditions

• Work across different time zones may require monitoring, reading, and responding to contact outside normal working hours.

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