Lead Major Component Upgrade

Job Description Summary

Major Component Upgrade (MCU) Lead Technician responsibility is to lead and assure that assigned MCU Operations are executed according to GE’s priorities SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost), so be responsible to deliver the highest standards are in place related EHS, execution quality, deliver on time and cost optimization to ultimately meet customer expectations.

Overall lead the complete operation and interface with all parties involved during MCU execution, a fundamental responsibility is to identify improvements in any SQDC area and collaboration on the development of those

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:

• 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.
• Compliance with statutory and GE internal EHS requirements.
• As needed operate the WTG required for MCU purposes

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Trained to an intermediate level in computer skills.
• 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
• GWO/GWO ART Qualified
• Dogging/Rigging/Franna Tickets