Senior Wind Hub Technician - TX10 (Amarillo, TX Area)
About The Position
The Senior Wind Hub Technician is a critical, active role responsible for maintaining optimal function and output at wind sites through daily work on turbine operations, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs. The technician partners with site leadership and management to meet contract requirements and timelines and works across wind sites within the assigned hub. This is not a remote position; the employee is expected to report to any site in the hub as assigned, with local hub travel and up to 100% travel required. Occasional overnight stays may be required. The role involves working on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators, applying extensive knowledge of variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines and converter parts, and troubleshooting complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues. The technician reads and explains technical documentation, follows environmental health and safety and compliance requirements, performs diagnostic analysis, develops resolution plans, documents work using computer-based service reporting procedures, and responds to GE’s remote operations center when needed. The position also supports site operations with minimal supervision and mentors peers. The work may take place in industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities. Physical requirements include repetitive handling of 50-pound weights and daily tower climbs up to 300 feet. Employees must remain within manufacturer weight limits of 300 pounds, including required gear. The schedule may include rotating shifts and on-call work according to site needs. The U.S. base pay range is $40.72–$48.44. Geographic differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary apply in certain areas. Relocation assistance is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 24/7 nurse-based health resource and Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and two weeks of annual vacation for new hires, which may be prorated based on start date.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Either 4 or more years of wind troubleshooting experience plus at least 1 year in an EHS, SQC, or lead role, or 5 or more years of wind troubleshooting experience.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license that is maintained.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to handle repetitive weight of 50 pounds and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
- Meet and maintain manufacturer weight limits not exceeding 300 pounds, including required gear.
- Ability and willingness to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities.
- Ability to prioritize work according to contract obligations.
- Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision.
- Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules and be on call per site needs.
- Willingness to stay overnight occasionally as hub needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical, electrical, or electronics field from an accredited college or university.
- Technical certification in wind energy or an electrical/electronic field.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside the wind farm.
- Wind turbine experience.
- Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience.
- Experience using hydraulic power tools.
- Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work with site and hub leadership to execute contractual obligations and customer requirements, including work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
- Apply extensive understanding of variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines and converter parts.
- Read, understand, and explain schematics, drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
- Follow Environmental Health and Safety processes, regulations, and applicable compliance requirements.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
- Support all areas of site operations as directed by the manager, with minimal supervision and while observing safety requirements.
- Perform diagnostic analysis and develop plans for timely resolution.
- Document work using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
- Mentor peers.
- Prioritize work according to contract obligations and take initiative while working without direct supervision.
- Travel among wind sites within the assigned hub and report to sites as assigned by the manager.
- Work rotating shift schedules and be available for on-call work according to site needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
- Company matching contributions and 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 for new hires, potentially prorated based on start date
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
