Wind Hub Technician-1

GE Vernova

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Wind Technician is based in the Hereford Area of the Texas 11 hub and travels locally within the hub. This active role maintains the optimal function and output of the wind site through daily turbine operations, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs. The technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute contract requirements and timelines in alignment with GE standards. The role covers electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators, including maintenance, repairs, part replacement, troubleshooting, and some diagnostic electrical analysis. The technician documents work through computer-based service reporting procedures and responds to GE’s remote operations center when necessary. The position is remote, but requires work at wind sites and other industrial, manufacturing, or power-industry facilities. Local travel, rotating shifts, on-call work, and occasional overnight stays may be required. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and retirement 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.
At least one year of experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or completion of a Wind Certificate Program or an associate degree in Energy, or two years of electrical work experience.
Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
Ability to handle repetitive weight of 50 pounds and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
Must meet manufacturer-specified weight limits, not exceeding 300 pounds including required gear.
Ability and willingness to work in varied environments, including industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities.
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.

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 fulfill contractual obligations and customer requirements through daily activities involving electrical and mechanical wind turbine generator equipment.
Perform maintenance, repairs, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
Assist in all areas of site operations as directed by the manager, with minimal supervision, while observing safety requirements.
Perform some 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.
Travel locally within the hub and work rotating shifts and on-call as required by site needs; occasional overnight stays may be required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 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, including a tax-advantaged 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, which may be prorated based on start date.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development.
Competitive compensation.