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MCU Technician

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Diploma or ITI in Mechanical or Electrical from an accredited college or university
  • More than 5 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years in Wind Energy field
  • Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment
  • Skilled in using MS Office software tools

Responsibilities

  • Work within small hands-on work groups during site execution of MCU/UTR work
  • Execute MCU work as directed by the MCU Lead
  • Inspect all major parts to ensure no damage and correct configuration
  • Complete all necessary documentation with respect to MCU / UTR execution

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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GE Vernova

  • Utilities & Power
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Building on over 130 years of experience, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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Job description

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.

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

  • Diploma or ITI in Mechanical or Electrical from an accredited college or university
  • More than 05 years’ experience with minimum of 3 years in Wind Energy field
  • Proficient in fault finding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment, or within their specialized area of expertise.
  • Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation, and heavy lift main component exchange.
  • Skilled in using MS Office software tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
  • Analytical & data manipulation/mining skills … advanced Excel skills (pivot tables), Access, Tableau, etc.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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