Senior Wind Technician - Travel (United States)

GE Vernova; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

GE Vernova Inc. is seeking a Senior Wind Technician - Travel to maintain and repair wind turbine equipment across North America.

You will coordinate with Resource Managers and Site Leadership to execute contractual requirements, handle maintenance, and perform diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years in wind tech or electromechanical work, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel up to 100% of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years wind technician or electromechanical technician experience
• Passing a technical knowledge assessment
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 100% of time

Responsibilities

• Work with Resource Managers and Site Leadership to meet contractual obligations daily across North America
• Assist in site preparation and coordination of labor and materials with minimal supervision
• Attend pre-job meetings to discuss schedule, weather, LOTO, hazards, and customer requirements
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on wind turbines and perform diagnostic electrical analysis
• Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts to correct wind turbine malfunctions
• Document all work using company-provided technology

Skills

Wind technician experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in wind energy or related field

Technical certification in wind energy

Tools

Electrical PPE

Rigging practices

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Senior Wind Technician - Travel is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, required maintenance, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Senior Wind Technician - Travel partners and communicates with the Resource Manager and Site Leadership to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with the GE Vernova Way!

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Senior Wind Technician - Travel (United States), you will:

• Work with Resource Managers and Site Leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth on a daily basis which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generators across North America.
• Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision.
• Participate in pre-job meetings to discuss schedule, weather, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), hazards, and jobsite / customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on wind turbines including perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
• Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts to correct wind turbine malfunctions.
• Document all work performed using company provided technology.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Wind Technician and
• Passing a technical knowledge assessment
• OR
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience as Electromechanical Technician and
• Passing a technical knowledge assessment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel and travel as required 100% of time.
• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required climbing gear.
• Understand electrical schematic and drawings.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance instructions, and repair procedures.
• Adhere to internal policies and EHS regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work in range of outdoor environments and customer facilities to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends, travel to a job on short notice, rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate degree in a wind energy, electrical technology, mechanical technology, or electromechanical field from an accredited college or university OR technical certification in wind energy.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the wind site.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
• Experience using electrical PPE and safety equipment for working at heights.
• GE wind turbine electrical/troubleshooting experience across multiple platforms
• Strong wind turbine mechanical work experience
• Experience using common wind industry tooling and a working knowledge of rigging practices and associated hoisting equipment.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $44.90- $50.37. This position is also eligible for per diem.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 2, 2026.

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/8 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also receive two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

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