Wind Technician - Carroll, Nebraska (Haystack) P

Siemens Gamesa; Carroll (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with match

Family benefits

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in Carroll, Nebraska seeks a hands-on wind turbine technician to join our field service team. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards are met during every shift.

This role requires climbing ladders, driving to sites, and lifting tasks while supporting service offers and collaborating with engineering to resolve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to climb 85m ladders daily and work at heights.
• Willingness to travel to other sites and work overtime as needed.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screening and medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and troubleshoot wind turbines and raise technical issues to engineering functions while following processes.
• Perform predefined technical tasks and on-site or remote work packages.
• Support customers remotely and on-site, providing level 2/3 user support as needed.
• Coordinate service operations and resolve issues for customer equipment.
• Assist in generating sales leads for defined service offers and aid planning activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The workday begins 7:00 AM with a safety meeting, which includes a review of the day’s planned tasks as well as a brief overview of work completed the previous day.

The majority of daily tasks will involve corrective or preventive maintenance, which is essential for ensuring the ongoing reliability and efficiency of the wind turbine generator (WTG) systems.

Preventive maintenance is typically performed on a bi-annual and annual basis and plays a vital role in maintaining WTG operational readiness. While generally repetitive, it is a cornerstone of long-term equipment health. In contrast, corrective maintenance is critical for maintaining turbine availability and requires strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, as no two days are exactly the same.

Throughout all tasks, safety is the top priority, and every effort should be made to ensure that all team members return home safely at the end of each day!

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Service, maintain, and troubleshoot errors on wind turbines and raise technical issues to supporting engineering functions while adhering to defined processes and regulations
• Perform mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
• Support customer remotely and onsite and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues. Deliver quality in a timely manner while maintaining safety.
• Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.
• Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems with developed problem solving skills independently and efficiently. Think quickly and address issues as they arise.

What You Bring

• Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces, willing and able to climb 85m ladders daily
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed and able to work outside planned hours to maintain high quality customer service
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations. Must be willing and able to work in stressful and sometimes dangerous situations, and in all weather conditions with varying work hours including overtime.
• Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position and pass a pre-hire background drug screening

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

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