Wind Hub Technician- WY3- (Rock River, WY)
About The Position
The Wind Hub Technician maintains optimal function and output at wind sites through daily turbine operations, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs. The role requires local travel within Hub WY3 and work at any wind site in that hub as assigned by the manager. The technician partners with site leadership and management to meet customer contract requirements and timelines and may work with GE’s remote operations center when needed. This is not a remote position, despite a contradictory remote-position tag later in the posting. The technician works on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators, performing maintenance and repairs, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems, and documenting work through computer-based service reporting. The role involves limited supervision, rotating shifts, on-call work as site needs dictate, and occasional overnight stays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or completion of a Wind Certificate Program or associate degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience.
- Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license that is maintained.
- Ability to handle repetitive lifting of 50 pounds and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
- Meet manufacturer weight limits of no more than 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 according to site needs.
- Ability to travel to and work at wind sites throughout Hub WY3 as assigned.
- Occasional overnight stays may be required.
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 used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work with site and hub leadership to execute customer contractual obligations and daily requirements for electrical and mechanical wind turbine equipment.
- Maintain, repair, or replace parts 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.
- Perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
- Document work using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity and company matching and 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
