Lead Major Component Upgrade Technician

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Technician for Major Component Upgrades at Wind Farms in Australia, ensuring safety and quality standards while leading operations and team coordination during site activities.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Major Component Exchange operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Proficient in fault finding and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems within the wind energy sector.

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Electrician QualificationMechanical Tradesperson QualificationFault Finding SkillsWind Farm Operations ExperienceCrane Operations Leadership

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Hard Skills

Fault Finding Electrical EquipmentFault Finding Mechanical EquipmentFault Finding Hydraulic EquipmentWind Turbine Generator KnowledgeHeavy Lift Main Component ExchangeEnd-to-End Execution LeadershipSafety and Quality MindsetDocumentation ManagementImprovement Methodology DevelopmentMS Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Teamwork LeadershipDynamic Problem SolvingQuick Learning CapabilityOwnership

Tools & Technologies

GE Software Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Australian Electrical LicenseEligibility to Work in Australia

Industry Keywords

Wind Maintenance SectorEnergy SectorIndustrial SegmentsEHS StandardsSQDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

MCU Lead Technician will Lead at site actively and become responsible in each assigned Major Component Exchange operation for all the steps, preparation, coordination, execution, and reporting.
Lead and guide all the different parties involved in the execution of MCU to achieve the highest EHS, quality and cost standards.
Serve as technical advisor for all the parties involved in the MCU at site.
Assure all active workers at MCU operation, including contractors, have proper qualification, documentation and skills and are performing as per highest standards in every task and serve as technical advisor when unclear situations.
Partner with MCU PM, GE Service Teams, Contractors and other functions to deliver best in class MCU execution addressing unexpected events.
Effectively and proactively identify and address potential unplanned situation to keep the execution.
Ensure all required necessary documentation is properly managed and different internal reporting is provided.
Identify ideas of improvement in SQDC and collaborate in the development of the new tools and methodology to increase efficiency and increase safety for all operations under Majors operation responsibility.
Review and provide feedback about MCU Work instructions (WDI’s) providing appropriate inputs about improvements and support Methods & Process team during creation or update of WDI related to MCU to implement best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Either a qualified Electrician, holding appropriate Australian electrical license, with strong mechanical aptitude, or a 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.
At least 3 years’ experience leading crane operations in end-to-end execution.
At least 3 years’ experience within the Wind Maintenance sector, other energy or industrial segments.
Demonstrated high safety and quality mindset.
A good teamwork leader able to work in a dynamic and complex matrix environment, equipped with quick learning capability and ownership.
High degree leadership at site with safety and quality awareness, excellent in anticipating issues and remedy to deliver as per plan.
Able to work at heights and high level of physical fitness.
Familiar with Wind Turbine Generator mechanical/electrical areas.
Familiar with MSOffice and GE software tools.
Must hold the appropriate eligibility, at date of application, to work in Australia with valid work Visa or 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compliance with statutory and GE internal EHS requirements.