Senior Offshore Wind Technician - Vineyard Wind
About The Position
The Offshore Wind Technician will work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations and daily activities related to the electrical and mechanical equipment of GE wind turbine generators. This role involves performing maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions, troubleshooting complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch & variable speed turbines, and assisting in all areas of site operations with minimal supervision. The technician will also perform diagnostic electrical analysis, document all work using computer-based reporting, and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary. This is not a remote position and requires working at all wind sites within the Vineyard Wind Hub.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5-year(s) experience as a Wind Technician
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience troubleshooting inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools
- Basic computer skills
- Past leadership of field teams
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs, and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
- Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear.
- Understand electrical schematic drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
- Wind turbine experience
- Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
- Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience
- Experience using hydraulic power tools
- Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
Responsibilities
- Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth on a daily basis, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generators.
- Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch & variable speed turbines.
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision.
- Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis.
- Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures.
- Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Company matching contributions to 401(k)
- Company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Two weeks of annual vacation (may be pro-rated based on start date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
