Wind Turbine Technician

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Join our dynamic team as a Wind Turbine Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of our state-of-the-art wind farm infrastructure. As a valued member, you'll be responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance across various components, including Wind Turbines, high-voltage reticulation, communication networks, auxiliary systems, and site services. Your dedication to safety will be paramount, as you ensure compliance with site regulations while contributing to the Operational Excellence program by meticulously reporting your work in our systems. Elevate your career in renewable energy and make a meaningful impact with us!
Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Comply with and perform the preventative and corrective maintenance to all infrastructure of the wind farm.
• As a member of the multi-skilled Maintenance Team, be actively involved with team management and decision making.
• As directed by the Site Manager or Lead Technician, carry out maintenance and operations activities necessary to ensure the Wind Turbines, BoP and ACCIONA’s business objectives are met.
• Actively participate and comply with all HSE, Quality and Environment policies and procedures in all work planning and work practices and assist in constantly reviewing and improving these standards.
• Constantly review and monitor the operations of plant and equipment to verify performance and ensure this data is collated and used to improve operations.
• Assist with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the total maintenance service through the process of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that safety, health requirements and cleanliness of facility and equipment are met.
• Ensure the reporting on a daily basis to ensure the systems are properly recording the work done and work pending, making the weekly and daily planning easier and more accurate through the Operational Excellence program.
• Accurately entering data into Computer Maintenance Management Systems including Maximo, WMS and HSEQ systems.
• Collaborate with the Central Support team in performing trials and investigations of technical and procedural improvements.
• Actively participate in shutdown and project planning as required.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans/programs, procedures, job instructions, ITP’s and participate in actively carrying out the work in conjunction with all other members of the team.
• Utilise skills acquired through training and experience to take advantage of opportunities that benefit ACCIONA Energia’s interest.
• Continually aim to meet or exceed objectives and performance measures.
• Participate in a call-in roster basis as the site is a 24/7 operation.
• Auditing of contractor work to confirm deliverables are at an acceptable standard.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Appropriate Trade Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Disciplines.
• Electrical trade must or be able to hold a valid Victorian “A Grade” Electrical License
• Minimum 3 to 5 years post trade qualifications.
• Basic computer skills and familiar with the Microsoft Office suite
• Current driver license (Manual Vehicle).
• Capacity to undertake responsibilities in accordance with the ACCIONA Energía Safety Management System.
• Capacity to travel to various Wind Farms across Australia.
• Ability to maintain qualifications relevant to the industry, including:
• Electrical or Mechanical trade certificate
• First Aid Level 2
• Working at Heights
• HV Operator under ACCIONA Energía Work Permitting system.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.