Travel Wind Technician - All Levels

Summary The Wind Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, required maintenance, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!

About Us

GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our service teams keep our world moving. They’re adaptable, determined, and safety-focused, thriving in high-pressure situations. They’re the kind of people who dig deep for answers, work collaboratively with the right teams to drive solutions, and who sit back and smile when they know they have done a great job. As part of this team, you’ll be rewarded with autonomy and trust, a collaborative, supportive team, and the chance to be empowered and successful, every single day.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Technician – Travel (United States), you will:

• Effectively perform diagnostic analysis and generate plan for timely resolution and
• Apply extensive understanding of variable pitch & speed turbines and converter parts;
• Fluently perform complex troubleshooting for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on multiple platforms;
• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with on a daily basis, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generator;
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager, and mentor peers;
• Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety processes and regulations and all applicable compliance requirements;
• Read, understand and explain schematics, drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency to identify issues or errors and repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions;
• Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures.
• Assist as needed establishing new site operations;

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Wind Technician
• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools, AND Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, basic computer skills.

Requirements

• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear;
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision and
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs, and climb towers up to 300 feet daily;
• Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations;
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities;
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.
• Ability to pass Technical Knowledge Assessment
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time;

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements;
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university;
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm;
• Wind turbine experience with advanced troubleshooting and repair;
• Technical Certification(s) in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field;
• Internal: Minimum of 1 year EHS or SQC role
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience;
• Experience using hydraulic power tools;
• Borescope certification;
• External: Minimum of 1 year in a safety or quality titled role

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position