Lower Snake River Wind Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Burney (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Company paid health benefits

Paid Time Off

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Wind Technician for maintenance of wind turbines at the Lower Snake River site. The role involves performing both planned and unplanned maintenance, handling safety protocols, and ensuring high standards of service in challenging conditions. Applicants should be able to work at significant heights and are required to meet strict physical and safety standards. The position offers career growth opportunities and company-paid health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with wind turbines or related equipment.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in challenging conditions.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and outage work on wind turbines.
• Communicate needs and safety issues to site management.
• Complete detailed records of maintenance work.

Skills

Experience or interest in servicing wind turbines

Ability to respond to hazardous situations

Commitment to safety protocols

Physical capability for climbing and lifting

Job description

Overview

Lower Snake River Wind Technician at Siemens Gamesa. The Wind Technician performs planned and unplanned maintenance including troubleshooting and replacement of parts on wind turbines in a safe and professional manner. Detailed records and parts used must be completed for all work performed. Technicians report to site management and communicate needs and safety issues that arise. Perform first-class work on preventive maintenances to be completed on time and right the first time.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the service and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines at our Lower Snake River site in Pomeroy, WA.
• Provide exceptional service to customers, effectively analyzing and responding to challenging and hazardous situations.
• The working environment involves working inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of approximately 300 feet.
• Extensive training and testing will be provided, covering both safety protocols and technical job requirements.
• Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders (minimum of 267 steps), ascending stairs, standing for extended periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, working above shoulder height, pushing, pulling, and exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces, and extreme weather conditions.
• Capable of efficiently taking on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm.

What You Bring

• Experience or interest in servicing and maintaining wind turbines or related equipment.
• Ability to provide exceptional service and respond to challenging and hazardous situations.
• Willingness to work inside turbine enclosures at significant heights.
• Commitment to safety protocols and ongoing training.
• Physical capability to meet job requirements including climbing, lifting, bending, and exposure to elements.
• Capacity to take on additional roles and responsibilities at a wind farm.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

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Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a long history of innovation. We are committed to driving the energy transition and providing solutions that meet growing energy demand.