Wind Technician - Fairbanks Wind Farm

Siemens Gamesa; Garden (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a wind turbine technician to service and maintain turbines at the Garden/Fairbanks Wind Farm in Garden, MI. You will work in a demanding environment, ensuring safe, effective repairs while collaborating with a skilled team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in mechanical/electrical/hydraulic fields, and the ability to pass a medical exam with a body weight limit of 265 pounds. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic field preferred.
• Must pass a medical physical and meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less.
• Strong ability to prioritize and plan daily work with high quality; able to analyze and resolve problems independently.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems including PLC programming and converters.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain Siemens Energy wind turbines at Garden/Fairbanks Wind Farm in Garden, MI.
• Collaborate with technicians to ensure prompt, safe repairs in demanding conditions.
• Foster teamwork and adaptability to support wind farm operations in hazardous environments.
• Travel up to 15% to sites, training facilities in the US, or other locations as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Passport & license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree desirable - electrical/mechanical

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Converters

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day:

The position is in Siemens Wind Power Service division. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Siemens Energy wind turbines at Garden/Fairbanks Wind Farm in Garden, MI. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs, and collaborating effectively with fellow technicians in demanding and hazardous conditions.

A Snapshot of Your Day:

The position is in Siemens Wind Power Service division. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Siemens Energy wind turbines at Garden/Fairbanks Wind Farm in Garden, MI. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs, and collaborating effectively with fellow technicians in demanding and hazardous conditions.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Enhance wind farm operations by implementing improvements in daily tasks.
• Maintain composure and clear thinking in stressful or hazardous situations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including: Ladder and stair climbing, Prolonged standing and walking, Lifting, bending, and twisting, Overhead work, pushing, and pulling, Exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces, and extreme weather conditions
• Take on additional roles and responsibilities efficiently to support wind farm operations.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration by working effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals. Approach challenges with determination and adaptability to ensure continued success in a demanding environment.

What Your Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 2 or more years’ experience in a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic field preferred. A College degree or equivalent competency in a field related to the work of a wind farm technician ie: electrical / mechanical systems is desirable. Various combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment. Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations. 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
• Strong ability to prioritize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently.
• Hands on experience working with electrical systems including PLC programming and converters.
• Traveling (up to 15%) to sites within our district, training facilities in the US, or additional locations is a requirement of the job. Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team:

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards:

• 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