Siemens Gamesa Certified Wind Turbine Troubleshooters

GEV Wind Power

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Immediate need for Siemens Gamesa Troubleshooters with experience and training on Siemens Gamesa turbines. As a Wind Turbine Troubleshooter, you will be responsible for identifying common, reoccurring, and major component faults on newly operational Siemens G145 wind turbine generators. You will travel to various wind farm sites across the U.S. and Canada for job assignments. You will troubleshoot problems on systems where duly trained/certified, including hydraulics, electrical and mechanical to ensure wind turbine and generator is operational and functioning properly. You will develop advanced troubleshooting knowledge and skills on site in collaboration with other competent individuals. You may perform maintenance tasks and lead small teams, being accountable for the safety, competency and productivity of individuals assigned to them. You will keep records, maintain documentation and report technical and safety issues and difficulties as required by company policy. You will maintain and follow safety procedures as required by company policy. You may assist or perform component replacement, retrofits, and other special assignments. You will continue to develop and expand your wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work. You will work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others.

Requirements

• 3+ years of successful experience troubleshooting Siemens Gamesa G114, G126, G132, SG145 or Vestas 3.X or 4.X wind turbines
• Citizen of or eligible to travel to and work in Canada for extended periods of time (valid passport required)
• Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation
• Physically capable of meeting strenuous job requirements, including climbing ladders 2+ times per day up to 300 feet (90 meters), bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including by air and ground transportation, often on short notice, and to spend extended periods away from home at project sites
• Ability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day when required
• Able to work safely in outdoor environments under both extreme heat and cold conditions
• Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and safely operate equipment
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems
• Maintenance experience, including knowledge of using grease guns, filter changes, using ERAD system, doing torquing and tensioning and similar service
• Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record
• Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
• Able to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
• GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
• SGRE Basic Technician Training/Troubleshooter certified (Family 3 preferred)
• OSHA 10 General Industry Applicable
• Siemens Gamesa Technical eLearning
• Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training
• NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals

Responsibilities

• Identify common, reoccurring, and major component faults on newly operational Siemens G145 wind turbine generators
• Travel to various wind farm sites across the U.S. and Canada for job assignments
• Troubleshoot problems on systems where duly trained/certified, including hydraulics, electrical and mechanical to ensure wind turbine and generator is operational and functioning properly
• Develop advanced troubleshooting knowledge and skills on site in collaboration with other competent individuals
• Perform maintenance tasks
• Lead small teams; accountable for the safety, competency and productivity of individuals assigned to them
• Keep records, maintains documentation and reports technical, safety issues and difficulties as required by company policy
• Maintain and follows safety procedures as required by company policy
• Assist or perform component replacement, retrofits, and other special assignments
• Continue to develop and expand wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work
• Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others

Benefits

• Health insurance
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• 401(k) match
• 12 days paid PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
• Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)
• Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform
• Ongoing work for our top talent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed