Wind Hub Technician - WY1- (Casper, WY)
About The Position
The Wind Technician is a critical, active role responsible for maintaining optimal function and output at wind sites through daily turbine operations, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs. The role requires local travel within Hub WY1 and work at any site in the hub as assigned by the manager. The technician partners with the Site Lead and Manager to meet contract requirements and timelines and maintain alignment with GE standards. This is not a remote position, despite a conflicting remote-position tag elsewhere in the posting. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators; troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues; supports site operations with minimal supervision; documents work using computer-based reporting procedures; and communicates with GE’s remote operations center when needed. The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, on-call work, and occasional overnight stays based on site or hub needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus at least one year of experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic; alternatively, completion of a Wind Certificate Program or an associate degree in Energy; alternatively, two years of electrical work experience.
- Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Handle repetitive lifting of 50 pounds and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
- Meet manufacturer weight limits, not exceeding 300 pounds including required gear.
- Ability and willingness to work in environments including 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 as required by site needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and work at all wind sites within Hub WY1 as assigned.
- Ability to work occasional overnights as required by hub needs.
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 of the wind farm.
- Wind turbine experience.
- Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience.
- Experience using hydraulic power tools.
- Experience with heavy equipment used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Responsibilities
- Carry out site and hub activities to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements, including work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and parts replacement to correct malfunctions.
- 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, observing safety requirements and working with minimal supervision.
- Perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
- Document work using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
- Prioritize work according to contract obligations.
- Work at sites throughout Hub WY1 as assigned by the manager.
- Work rotating shifts and on-call as required by site needs; occasional overnight stays may be required.
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, including a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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
- Professional development
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
