Troubleshooting Technician-Traveling

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Global Recognition and Service

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Traveling Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician to support onshore wind projects across multiple sites. The role focuses on advanced diagnostics, fault resolution, and performance restoration on multiple turbine platforms with OEM knowledge and SCADA-based troubleshooting experience.

Requirements include 2+ years of hands-on wind turbine experience, ability to climb to 250–300+ ft, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on wind turbine technician experience.
• Experience on GE platforms preferred.
• SCADA alarm interpretation and fault history review.
• Data trending and parameter monitoring.
• Electrical and mechanical/hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Able to climb turbines up to 250–300+ ft and work at heights.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Diagnose turbine faults using SCADA alarms, fault codes, trends, and event logs.
• Troubleshoot faults and replace components to return turbines to service.
• Troubleshoot systems including pitch and yaw.
• Generators and converters troubleshooting.
• Adhere to safety procedures (LOTO, fall protection).

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Turbine climbing

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Alarm interpretation

Data trending

Remote escalation

Job description

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As a traveling troubleshooting technician you will support onshore wind projects across multiple sites. You will focus on advanced diagnostics, fault resolution, and performance restoration across multiple turbine platforms. We require OEM platform knowledge and SCADA‑based troubleshooting experience.

You will report to the project manager and be located at varies sites across multiple states.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems
• Diagnose turbine faults using SCADA alarms, fault codes, trends, and event log
• Troubleshoot faults and replace components to return turbines to service
• Troubleshoot systems including:
• Pitch & yaw systems
• Generators and converters
• Breaking and safety systems
• Hydraulic pumps, valves, and accumulators
• Interpret OEM schematics, electrical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams
• Communicate with operations, engineering, and remote monitoring teams
• Complete accurate service documentation, reports, and RCA writeups
• Adhere strictly to OSHA, OEM, and site‑specific safety procedures (LOTO, fall protection, rescue)

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands‑on wind turbine technician experience, including troubleshooting tasks
• Desired experience on the following turbine platforms:
• GE
• SCADA knowledge, including:
• Alarm interpretation and fault history review
• Data trending and parameter monitoring
• Remote reset coordination and escalation support
• Electrical diagnostic skills (multimeters, insulation testing)
• Mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Climb turbines (250–300+ ft) and work at heights in varying conditions
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the hourly pay range for this position, which is dependent upon qualifications, to be $30.00 to $65.00 per hour.

Are you interested in being part of a creative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we want to attract the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Schedule to promote work-life balance
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We ensure our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

About the role: Traveling Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician with 2+ years of Troubleshooting experience to support onshore wind projects across multiple sites. You will focus on advanced diagnostics, fault resolution, and performance restoration across multiple turbine platforms. We require OEM platform knowledge and SCADA‑based troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems
• Diagnose turbine faults using SCADA alarms, fault codes, trends, and event logs.
• Troubleshoot faults and replace components to return turbines to service
• Troubleshoot systems including:
• Pitch & yaw systems
• Generators and converters

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