Wind Hub Technician

Jobtailor; Wishek (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE is seeking a Wind Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on GE wind turbine generators. You will work with site leadership to meet contractual obligations and respond to remote operations when needed.

Requirements include a GED or high school diploma, 1+ year of wind technician experience or related degree, basic computer skills, and a valid driver's license. Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb towers up to 300 ft is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Mechanic or related certificate/degree.
• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, climb towers up to 300 ft daily.
• Willing to work in varied environments and shifts, including on-call and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Work with site leadership to meet contractual obligations for wind turbine generators.
• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to fix malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and mechanical problems on turbines.
• Document work using service reporting procedures.
• Coordinate with GE's remote operations center when needed.

Skills

Wind Technician Experience

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Analysis

Safety Compliance

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind Certificate Program

Associates Degree in Energy

Tools

Service Reporting Procedures

Job description

• 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
• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions
• 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
• Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis
• Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
• Work with and respond to GE's remote operations center when necessary

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience
• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment
• Basic computer skills
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
• Meet 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
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs
• Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in wind turbine generators, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with contractual obligations. Capable of working independently in various environments while effectively prioritizing tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wind Technician Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Analysis
• Safety Compliance
• Valid Driver's License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Repair
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Diagnostic Analysis
• Service Reporting Procedures

Soft Skills

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Prioritization
• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• Wind Certificate Program
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Wind Turbine Generator
• Power Industry
• Industrial Facilities
• Manufacturing Facilities