Wind Hub Technician- Oregon 1 (Arlington, OR)

GE Vernova; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 94,415,000 - 125,734,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company 5

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Two weeks annual vacation

Job summary

GE Vernova is hiring a Wind Hub Technician to maintain turbine operations at multiple wind sites within Hub X. Role involves electrical/mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance and coordination with site leadership.

Candidates should have wind experience, relevant technical education, and the ability to work at heights and diverse environments. The position requires travel across wind sites within Hub X, with no remote work.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• 1+ year wind technician/wind mechanic experience or wind certificate.
• 2+ years experience including hydraulic/electrical work; pass Technical Knowledge Assessment; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with site leadership to meet customer obligations and daily activities.
• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to fix malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on turbines.
• Assist in site operations with minimal supervision.
• Conduct diagnostic electrical analysis.
• Document work using service reporting procedures.
• Coordinate with GE’s remote operations center when needed.

Skills

Wind Technician experience

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to climb towers

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in Electrical/Electronics

Technical Wind Energy Certification

Tools

Hydraulic power tools

Electrical schematics knowledge

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Onshore wind power capacity is growing fast and will continue to rise steadily in the coming years. As we continue to grow and develop new and existing wind sites, Onshore Wind has an ongoing need to build our field teams with the right individuals that possess a willingness to learn, contribute and grow. As part of the GE Vernova family, training and development, safety, and career progression lead our initiatives to provide opportunity and growth in all areas.

The Wind Hub Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, required maintenance, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE Vernova excellence!

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Hub Technician, you will:

• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with daily, 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,
• Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis;
• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures and
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic or completed Wind Certificate Program
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools, AND Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, basic computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to lift repetitive weight of up to 45 lbs. unassisted and climb towers of 300+ feet regularly.
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear.
• Understand electrical schematic drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.

Desired Characteristics

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university
• Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm
• Wind turbine experience
• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience
• Experience using hydraulic power tools
• Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements

Please note: This is not a remote or travel position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Hub X. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $32.95 to $43.88. *

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on [initial posting date].

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes