Wind Hub Technician – Idaho 1

Jobtailor; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Renewable Energy in Idaho Falls is seeking a Wind Technician to execute contractual obligations and maintain wind turbine generators. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document work in service reports.

This hands-on role requires the ability to climb towers, lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, work rotating shifts, and travel within Idaho sites. A high school diploma, relevant experience or certificates, and US work authorization are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ year 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.
• Ability to handle repetitive weight of 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
• Must meet manufacturer weight limits not exceeding 300 lbs. including required gear.
• Ability and willingness to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities.
• Ability to prioritize work according to contract obligations.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and on-call schedules.
• Occasional overnight work as required.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Execute contractual obligations and customer-required activities with site and hub leadership.
• Work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts 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 work using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Work with GE’s remote operations center when necessary.
• Travel locally within the Idaho 1 hub and work at all assigned wind sites.

Skills

Wind Technician Experience

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Repair

Diagnostic Electrical Analysis

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind Certificate Program

Associate’s Degree in Energy

Tools

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

• Execute contractual obligations and customer-required activities with site and hub leadership
• Work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts 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 work using computer-based service reporting procedures
• Work with GE’s remote operations center when necessary
• Travel locally within the Idaho 1 hub and work at all assigned wind sites

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
• Ability to handle repetitive weight of 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
• Must meet manufacturer weight limits not exceeding 300 lbs. including required gear
• Ability and willingness to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities
• Ability to prioritize work according to contract obligations
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and on-call schedules
• Occasional overnight work as required
• 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 emphasis on safety and compliance in industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wind Technician Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Repair
• Diagnostic Electrical Analysis
• Safety Compliance

Hard Skills

• Electrical Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
• Variable-Pitch Turbine Knowledge
• Variable-Speed Turbine Knowledge
• Computer-Based Service Reporting
• Wind Certificate Program
• Energy Associate’s Degree
• Technical Knowledge Assessment
• Weight Handling

Soft Skills

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Prioritization
• Self-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Wind Energy
• Power Industry
• Industrial Facilities
• Manufacturing Facilities
• U.S. Export-Controlled Information