Traveling Wind Turbine Generator Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Generator Repair Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine generators across multiple OEM platforms. You will diagnose faults, work in high-reliability wind energy settings, and collaborate with field teams to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, travel to wind sites, and adherence to safety and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in generator repair, electrical maintenance, or wind turbine service.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel to wind sites.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and replacement of wind turbine generator components
• Complete generator‑related corrective maintenance, including rotor, stator, bearings, insulation systems, and cooling systems
• Support generator‑specific tasks such as alignment, electrical testing, and vibration analysis
• Read and interpret OEM technical documentation, schematics, and repair procedures
• Safely perform work in nacelles and towers following site safety policies
• Work with wind turbine technicians, engineers, and field supervisors
• Document work performed and complete service reports and job records

Skills

Experience in generator repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Willingness to travel

Commitment to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Generator Repair Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine generators across multiple OEM platforms. You will diagnose faults, work in high-reliability wind energy settings, and collaborate with field teams to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, travel to wind sites, and adherence to safety and procedures.