Objective:
The Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the
maintenance, and repair of wind turbines at site level. This includes
inspecting, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical and hydraulic issues, as well
as completing scheduled maintenance and ensuring all components operate safely
and efficiently. The role involves fitting and assembling metal parts and
subassemblies to fabricate or repair turbine equipment, supporting both
mechanical and electrical completions, and maintaining compliance with industry
and site standards. Success in this position requires a strong technical
aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both
independently and as part of a team to ensure the reliable performance of the
wind turbines throughout their lifecycle.
Job Tasks and Duties:
- Interpreting diagrams, drawings,specifications and plans to determine suitable material and sequence of operations
- Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of wind turbine towers
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect or repair wind turbine equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
- Test and troubleshoot mechanical, and hydraulic components and systems
- Measuring and marking out materials for fabrication
- Cutting, grinding, and shaping composite materials
- Replace worn or malfunctioning components
- Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis
- Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
- May erect machines and equipment on-site
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the organisation’s associated policies and procedures
Experience required:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma including
at least two years employment experience or minimum 3 years employment
experience may substitute for qualification.
Job Details
Full-Time minimum 38 hours per week
Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 + super
We are Aurora.
We are passionate about driving the energy transition
forward. Our team combines decades of experience in maximising the lifespan and
returns of energy assets. Aurora is an international, multi-disciplinary
services company, which delivers a wide range of services spanning the
construction, maintenance, and decommissioning phases of all energy assets.
Aurora’s culture is focused on safety, delivery and skills development – By
combining technology, expertise and training we deliver safe, service-focused solutions
to our clients. In Australia we have a strong pipeline of construction projects
to deliver to our major clients.
