Wind Technician - Aragonne (Santa Rosa, NM)

GE Vernova's Grid Software; New Mexico; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova's Grid Software as a Wind Technician in Santa Rosa, NM. This role focuses on maintaining optimal function at wind sites, ensuring safety and compliance while troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Ideal candidates are skilled in hydraulics and electrical systems with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or 2 years related experience.
• Understanding electrical schematic drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to work in varied environments including industrial and power facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of wind turbine equipment and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Collaborate with site leadership to meet contractual obligations.
• Document maintenance work and respond to remote operations needs.

Skills

Hydraulic experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field

Tools

Basic power hydraulic tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Wind Technician - Aragonne (Santa Rosa, NM)

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Job Description Summary

The Wind 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 excellence!

Job Description Summary

The Wind 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 excellence!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As The Wind Technician – Aragonne, You Will

• Work with site 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,
• 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

• 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.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.
• 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
  
  

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

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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