Wind Turbine Technician

I10333 GE Energy (UK) Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the Inverness area is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to perform maintenance, fault analysis, and complex repairs on wind turbine generator systems. You will operate in a fast-paced field role, coordinating with clients and contractors to deliver high-quality service.

The role requires extensive travel across the UK, on-site work, and a strong technical background in electrical engineering and power electronics.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technician with fault diagnosis for wind turbines.
• Ability to work independently or lead a team on-site.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and diagnostic software.
• Electrical engineering, power electronics, or mechatronics expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, fault analysis, and repairs on wind turbine generator systems to ensure performance and safety.
• Coordinate on-site activities, document work, and act as primary client contact.
• Lead on-site service campaigns and liaise with contractors to ensure project success.
• Diagnose and address complex faults using detailed analysis and effective repair solutions.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Team leadership

PLC systems

Electrical engineering

Professional development

Education

Electrical engineering background

Tools

PLC software

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary Are you ready to play a vital role in powering a more sustainable future by keeping the UK’s wind energy assets running at their peak? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Wind Turbine Technician to join our Wind service and maintenance team based in Inverness. GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life. Wind Wind energy is essential to a low‑carbon future. We design and build advanced Offshore and Onshore Wind technologies, as well as high-performing Wind Turbine Blades, to capture the power of nature and turn it into progress.

Job Description

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Wind Turbine Technician will perform essential maintenance, fault analysis, and complex repairs on wind turbine generator systems to ensure optimal performance and safety. You will act as a key technical representative in the field, working both independently and collaboratively to maintain our wind assets. You will coordinate on-site activities, manage technical documentation, and serve as a primary contact for client queries, ensuring that every project is delivered to the highest quality standards.

How You Will Make a Difference

Maintaining high-performance wind turbine systems through proactive service and diagnostic excellence. Leading on-site service campaigns and coordinating with internal and external contractors to ensure project success. Resolving complex technical faults by performing detailed analysis and implementing effective repair solutions. Collaborating with clients to address technical queries and provide updates on retrofits and maintenance progress. Improving system reliability by documenting findings, repairs, and service reports with precision and accuracy.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments across the UK.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, and on-call rotations as required by field assignments.
• Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.
• Ability to work safely at heights.

Skills for Success

You should be a hands‑on technical expert who thrives in a dynamic field environment, with:

• The ability to diagnose and remedy complex electrical or mechanical faults in wind turbine systems.
• The capability to work independently or lead a team in high‑pressure, site‑based environments.
• An understanding of PLC systems and standard diagnostic software tools.
• An expertise in electrical engineering, power electronics, or mechatronics.
• A keen interest in continuous professional development and contributing to the success of a growing energy team.
• A formal education or professional training in an electrical engineering sector is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our Inverness area. You will be expected to work onsite as required by the needs of our regional wind farm projects.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy. Our technology helps generate approximately twenty‑five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change! We're determined to be the best place to grow We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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