Wind Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Patton (Cambria County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to service and maintain turbines at a home wind farm and support a mobile crew across multiple sites in the United States.

You will inspect blades, perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance, diagnose faults, and climb tall turbines while following safety protocols and reporting activities accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 2 years' technical, mechanical, or electrical field experience with wind turbines.
• Able to pass job-specific medical exam and work safely in a team.
• Experience with electrical systems: PLCs and converters; customer-facing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blade inspections and turbine maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs safely.
• Climb turbines and work in elevated, confined spaces.
• Record and report service activity using company tools.
• Maintain safety standards and site protocols.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Electrical systems (PLCs)

Team safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC/Converter tools

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll be responsible for the routine service, maintenance, and solving of Siemens Gamesa and Senvion wind turbines. While based at a home wind farm, you’ll also support a mobile team that covers up to three additional sites as we need.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Conducting blade inspections as a primary responsibility, thoroughly examining all blade quadrants.
• Performing maintenance on turbines, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Climbing turbines (300 feet) and working in confined spaces at elevation.
• Recording and reporting service activity accurately using company tools and protocols.
• Maintaining compliance with company safety standards, site rules, and environmental protocols.
• Being physically prepared for job demands including ladder climbing (267 steps), lifting, bending, working overhead, and operating in adverse weather conditions.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent experience or GED or equivalent.
• 2 years' technical, mechanical, or electrical field related to wind turbines.
• Able to work safely in a team setting and meet physical demands, including weight under 265 lbs and passing a job-specific medical exam.
• Experience with electrical systems: PLCs and converters; customer-facing.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

This role may be based in various locations across the United States.

Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $58,000 to $73,000 annually.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.