Lead Wind Technician (GE MCE)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Rest & Recovery time

Company truck

Gas card

Per diem

Paid travel time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior/Lead MCE Wind Technician for Texas to lead a crew on GE 1.5 platforms. This role requires up to 100% travel to customer sites around TX, NM, and OK, overseeing major component replacements and ensuring safe, efficient execution.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate prep and crane lifts, and drive return-to-service activities, delivering high-quality field service in a tight-knit team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GE 1.5 wind turbines.
• Proven ability to lead a crew on-site.
• Previous experience in major component replacements (MCE).

Responsibilities

• Lead major component replacements (gearbox, main bearing, blade exchanges) on GE 1.5 platforms.
• Oversee prep, crane operations, and return-to-service activities to keep jobs on track.
• Direct crane lifts using radio communication and hand signals while ensuring safe lift execution.
• Support and guide technicians on-site, acting as the go-to lead for quality and safety standards.

Skills

GE 1.5 wind turbines

Crew leadership

On-site crane operations

MCE experience

Tools

Crane operations

Job description

Lead Wind Technician (GE MCE) (BBBH274667) Texas, USA

Senior/Lead MCE Technician (Wind)

$35-40/hr + overtime + per diem + paid travel time + health benefits + 401(k) + Rest & Recovery time + company truck + gas card

Up to 100% travel to customer sites around TX, NM, and OK as needed.

Are you a Wind Turbine Technician with GE MCE experience looking for an opportunity to lead a crewand be part of a close-knit team?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a tight, field-first organization expanding its GE 1.5 capabilities, where you’ll play a key role in leading technicians, setting the standard, and helping grow the division.

The company specializes in wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, and field service operations. Backed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the organization is focused on delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance service solutions across the wind industry.

In this role, you’ll travel to customer sites across TX, OK, and NM to lead major component replacements - including gearbox, main bearing, and blade exchanges - while driving safe execution and keeping the crew operating efficiently from prep through return-to-service.

The Role:

• Lead major component replacements (gearbox, main bearing, blade exchanges) on GE 1.5 platforms.
• Oversee prep, crane operations, and return-to-service activities to keep jobs on track.
• Direct crane lifts using radio communication and hand signals while ensuring safe lift execution.
• Support and guide technicians on-site, acting as the go-to lead for quality and safety standards.

The Person:

• Strong knowledge of GE 1.5 wind turbines.
• Proven ability to lead a crew on-site (mentoring, setting expectations, driving safe work).
• Previous experience in major component replacements (MCE).