Wind Hub Technician- TX 7 (Crowell, TX Area)
About The Position
The Wind Technician maintains optimal function and output at wind sites by working on turbine operations, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs. The role partners with site leadership and management to meet contract requirements and timelines, and includes local travel within the hub. The work location includes all wind sites within Texas Hub 7, and the technician must report to any hub site as assigned by their manager. The posting also labels the role remote, while stating that it is not a remote position. The technician performs electrical and mechanical work on GE wind turbine generators, conducts maintenance and troubleshooting, documents work through computer-based reporting, and communicates with GE’s remote operations center when needed. The role requires working with minimal supervision, observing safety requirements, and flexibility for rotating shifts and on-call work. Occasional overnight stays may be required. The listed U.S. base pay is $32.95 to $43.88. Relocation assistance is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 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, potentially prorated by start date. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to heightened security checks because the role involves a client’s critical infrastructure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or a completed Wind Certificate Program/Associate degree in Energy, or two years of electrical work experience.
- Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
- Ability to handle repetitive weights 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.
- Willingness to work at any site within Texas Hub 7 as assigned; occasional overnights may be required.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of a drug screen as applicable.
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 contractual obligations and customer requirements, including daily activities involving electrical and mechanical turbine-generator equipment.
- Perform maintenance, repairs, or parts replacement to correct malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
- Assist with all areas of site operations as directed by the manager, with minimal supervision and in compliance with safety requirements.
- Perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
- Document work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
- Prioritize work according to contract obligations and work across wind sites within Texas Hub 7 as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access and a 24/7 nurse-based 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
