Wind Hub Technician, Idaho

Jobtailor; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Renewable Energy seeks an experienced Wind Technician to execute and document contractual site work at Idaho Falls hubs. You’ll service electrical and mechanical components of GE wind turbines, perform maintenance and parts replacement, and troubleshoot complex issues across variable-pitch and variable-speed systems.

You’ll travel regionally within Idaho 1, adhere to safety standards, and communicate with site leadership to meet contractual timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience as Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or Wind cert/Associate’s degree.
• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Execute contractual obligations according to customer requirements and daily site and hub activities.
• Work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and parts replacement to correct malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
• Support all areas of site operations as directed by the manager with minimal supervision.
• Observe all safety requirements.
• Perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
• Document all work using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
• Travel locally within the Idaho 1 hub.
• Work at all wind sites within Idaho 1 and report to assigned sites as directed by the manager.
• Partner and communicate with the Site Lead and Manager to execute contract requirements and timelines.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Parts replacement

Contractual execution

Diagnostic procedures

Weight handling

Climbing towers

Technical knowledge assessment

Wind certificate program

Initiative

Prioritization

Flexibility

Communication

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Wind Certificate Program/Associate’s Degree in Energy

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Execute contractual obligations according to customer requirements and daily site and hub activities


• Work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators


• Perform maintenance, repairs, and parts replacement to correct malfunctions


• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines


• Support all areas of site operations as directed by the manager with minimal supervision


• Observe all safety requirements


• Perform diagnostic electrical analysis


• Document all work using computer-based service reporting procedures


• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary


• Travel locally within the Idaho 1 hub


• Work at all wind sites within Idaho 1 and report to assigned sites as directed by the manager


• Partner and communicate with the Site Lead and Manager to execute contract requirements and timelines

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED


• 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associate’s Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience


• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment


• Basic computer skills


• Valid driver’s license that must be maintained


• Ability to handle repetitive weight of 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily


• Must meet specified manufacturer weight limits not exceeding 300 lbs. including required gear


• Ability and willingness to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities


• Ability to effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations


• Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision


• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and be on-call per site needs


• Ability to work occasional overnights as required by hub needs


• Ability to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable


• Legally authorized to work in the United States


• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in wind turbine generators, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Capable of executing contractual obligations and effectively communicating with site management while working independently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wind Technician Experience


• Electrical Troubleshooting


• Mechanical Maintenance


• Safety Compliance


• Basic Computer Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Analysis


• Mechanical Repair


• Hydraulic Troubleshooting


• Parts Replacement


• Contractual Execution


• Diagnostic Procedures


• Weight Handling


• Climbing Towers


• Technical Knowledge Assessment


• Wind Certificate Program

Soft Skills

• Initiative


• Prioritization


• Flexibility


• Communication


• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• GED


• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Wind Energy


• Power Industry


• Industrial Facilities


• Manufacturing


• U.S. Export-Controlled Information