Senior Wind Hub Technician - TX9 (Seymour, TX)

GE Vernova Inc; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Inc is seeking a Senior Wind Hub Technician for a critical role at its wind site in Wisconsin. This position is focused on turbine operations, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Candidates must possess significant wind experience, technical understanding, and a strong commitment to safety and quality assurance. This role involves local travel and will require climbing and heavy lifting, ensuring operational excellence of wind turbines.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 4 years minimum wind troubleshooting experience required.
• Valid driver's license necessary for local travel.
• Capacity to lift 50lbs and climb towers up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Oversee turbine operations and conduct routine checks on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Document service reports and communicate with remote operations when necessary.
• Work closely with management to meet site performance obligations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Tools

Hydraulic power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Wind Hub Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The 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 Senior Wind Hub Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Senior Wind Hub Technician you will:

• Work with site/hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with on a daily basis, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generator;
• 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 and;
• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures and
• 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
• Minimum of 4 years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and 1 year EHS, SQC, Lead role, OR
• Minimum of 5 years of wind trouble-shooting experience

Requirements

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment
• Basic computer skills
• 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’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university
• 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

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position