Senior Lead Wind Hub Technician - IA 5 (White, SD Area)

GE Vernova; South Dakota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Lead Wind Hub Technician in South Dakota. This role entails overseeing turbine operations, ensuring safety compliance, and troubleshooting issues in a dynamic work environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant technical experience to foster team performance and site operations effectively.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus of $7500

Qualifications

• 4+ years of wind troubleshooting experience required.
• Ability to pass Technical Knowledge Assessment.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal function and output at the wind site.
• Work with leadership to execute contractual obligations.
• Document all work performed using service reporting procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field

Tools

Hydraulic Power Tools

Computer-based service reporting procedures

Job description

Senior Lead Wind Hub Technician - IA 5 (White, SD Area)

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Job Description Summary

GE’s Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services team is growing fast and will continue to rise steadily in the coming years. As we grow and develop new and existing wind sites, Digital Services has an ongoing need to build our field teams with the right individuals that possess a strong leadership capability, willingness to learn, contribute and grow. As part of the GE family, training and development, safety, and career progression lead our initiatives to provide opportunity and expansion in all areas.

Job Description Summary

GE’s Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services team is growing fast and will continue to rise steadily in the coming years. As we grow and develop new and existing wind sites, Digital Services has an ongoing need to build our field teams with the right individuals that possess a strong leadership capability, willingness to learn, contribute and grow. As part of the GE family, training and development, safety, and career progression lead our initiatives to provide opportunity and expansion in all areas.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

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

Essential Responsibilities

As the Lead Senior Wind Hub Technician, you will:

• Work with site/hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with daily, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generator.
• Support in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision including daily schedules and planning, supporting tech development, overall site leadership and customer service.
• Apply extensive understanding of variable pitch & speed turbines and converter parts.
• Read, understand and explain schematics, drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety processes and regulations and all applicable compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch & variable speed turbines.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision, observing all safety requirements.
• Effectively perform diagnostic analysis and generate plan for timely resolution.
• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager, and mentor peers.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Ability to pass Technical Knowledge Assessment, and
• Minimum of 4 years of wind trouble-shooting experience OR
• Minimum of 5 years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and
• Basic computer skills
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

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

Desired Characteristics

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university
• 1+ year EHS, SQC, Lead role
• Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm
• Wind turbine experience
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience
• Experience using hydraulic power tools
• Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
  
  

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: Yes

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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