Main Component Exchange (MCE) Technician

Job Description Summary

The Main Component Exchange (MCE) Technician will work within the existing team in the safe execution of Main Component Exchange and Uptower Repair work on Wind Turbines across Australia on GE Renewable Energy Onshore Wind Services, as directed by the MCE 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 MCE/UTR work
• Execute MCE work as directed by the MCE Lead, involving major crane operations using GE MCE 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 Inventory Tooling, Parts, any other items required during MCE operations
• Interpret the requirements of GE manuals, specifications, bulletins, and complete assigned tasks in accordance with GE work instructions
• Ensure data is collected to complete reports on executed MCE/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 MCE lead/FRO/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

• Either a qualified Electrician, holding appropriate Australian electrical license, with strong mechanical aptitude, or a 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.

• 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