Mesquite Star - Service Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Roscoe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health & wellness benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

401K savings with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is seeking a Local Service Technician at the Mesquite Star wind farm in Texas. The role involves safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting systems, repairs, and inspections to ensure reliable power output.

Candidates should have 2+ years wind experience (3+ with an associate/ trade school degree), proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to climb heights up to 250 feet.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years wind experience with a High School Diploma or GED required. 3+ plus years wind experience with an Associates or Trade School Degree/Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Culture on site: set the standard for safety and ensure that others on site work safely and according to policy.
• Perform high-quality maintenance on turbines and support on improving cleanliness and operation of the machines.
• Drive continuous improvements by sharing ideas with site leadership to improve processes.
• Help reduce costs by performing quality maintenance to improve turbine efficiency.

Skills

Wind Experience

MS Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Trade School Degree/Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

Local Service Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wind turbines, ensuring the wind farm produces power reliably. A service technician performs a variety of duties including routine maintenance, troubleshooting electrical/ mechanical/ hydraulic systems, repairs, and Inspections. Service technicians support in driving the overall safety culture at the wind farm by following safety protocols, maintaining records, and driving accountability overall.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support the Safety Culture on site: Set the standard for safety and ensure that others working around you are being safe and working in accordance with policy and guidelines.
• Support Quality in each turbine: Perform high quality maintenances with your team and support in improving the cleanliness and operation of the machines every day.
• Drive continuous improvements: Provide suggestions and ideas to the leadership on site to make improvement to the current processes and any other idea's that could potentially drive a positive change in how the site operates.
• Improve cost impacts to the organization: Reduce costs by performing high quality maintenances in the machines and leaving a positive impact on the turbines so that they operate more efficiently and effectively.

What You Bring

• Minimum two years Wind Experience with a High School Diploma or GED required. 3+ plus years Wind experience with an Associates or Trade School Degree/Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to climb to heights up to 250 feet or greater and work in confined spaces.
• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations.
• Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.

Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver's license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.

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

About the Team

Mesquite Star consists of 13 fulltime employees that work safely together and continuously work to improve the performance of the windfarm. The site team at Mesquite Star drive the safety culture and ensure all personal on site are accountable for all work and set the standards for all personnel that visit the windfarm. Safety is a priority for the Mesquite Star team, and they maintain the machines at site with pride while also maintaining a great working relationship with each other, sub-contractors, and the customer.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program
• Safe and supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits with multiple plan options!
• Generous PTO program, paid holidays, and floating holidays!
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Parental leave

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

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Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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