Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician - Mechanical

Job Description Summary
The Main Component Upgrade (MCU) Technician (Mechanical) will work within the existing team in the safe execution of Main Component Upgrade and Uptower Repair work on Wind Turbines across Australia on GE Vernova Onshore Wind Services, as directed by the MCU Lead.
Flexible on locations on the East Coast of Australia as this role will work on a 3:1 Roster across different Wind Farms in Australia.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Work within small hands-on work groups during on site execution of MCU/UTR work
Execute MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead, involving major crane operations using GE MCU teams, local GE employees, third party contractors, and crane vendors
Inspect all major parts to ensure no damage and that they are the right type or configuration for the turbine
Check and validate Inventory Tooling, Parts, any other items required during MCU operations
Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
Complete all the necessary documentation with respect to MCU / UTR execution
Ensure data is collected to complete reports on executed MCU/UTR work.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organization’s JSA, LOTO, EHS and associated policies/procedures
Report errors, violations, incidents, or problems immediately using GE reporting systems
Submit enquiries to Engineering to ensure technical issues are resolved, and answer questions from Management, Engineering, Sourcing and Project Teams as required
Make a conformance or non-conformance decision upon completion of inspections and report as required to MCU lead/FPM/CMS.
Form part of a roster to work weekends and nights if required or as directed by management
Perform high voltage switching operations according to site procedures as required
Be familiar with and follow all EHS policies, and procedures applicable to their job and report any injuries, spills, near misses or related incidents and any concerns about possible violations of this policy
Cooperate with GE investigations and EHS audits, and call attention to fellow employees of unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and practices to their Manager, Supervisor, and EHS Manager/Coordinator
Complete all required EHS Training
Qualifications & Experience
Trade qualified Mechanical tradespersons, with electrical aptitude.
Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.
Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
Must hold the appropriate eligibility, at date of application, to work in Australia (i.e. Permanent Resident of Australia or an Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen)
Ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally for work and training, as a part of a 3 week on, 1 week off roster.
Desired Characteristics
Must have positive attitude and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks at heights.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in an environment of changing priorities
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions
Experience in the wind farm industry would be highly desirable
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
GWO/GWO ART Qualified
Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets
As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
This is a remote position

Work arrangement
Yes