Wind Technician- Horse Creek (Weinert, TX)

GE Vernova; Texas; On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Wind Technician to maintain turbine operations at multiple sites within the Texas Hub. The role requires travel to various wind sites, performing maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty repair work with safety first.

You will document work and coordinate with site leadership to meet contract requirements. The candidate should have wind experience or relevant certification, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts and overnight as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of wind technician experience or a wind certificate/associate degree in energy, or 2 years electrical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repairs.
• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on wind turbines.
• Document all work using service reporting procedures.
• Coordinate with Site Lead/Manager to meet contract requirements.

Skills

Wind energy experience

Electrical work

Education

Wind Certificate

Associate’s Degree in Energy

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. 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, 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!

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with site & hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth daily, which include any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
• 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; observe all safety requirements.
• Perform diagnostic electrical analysis.
• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associate’s Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience.

Eligibility Requirements

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Handle repetitive weight of 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear.
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments, including industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities.
• Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules and on-call per site needs.
• Occasional overnights may be required per hub 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.
• 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.

Location & Travel

This is not a remote or travel position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Texas Hub 6. 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.

Compensation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $31.68 to $42.20.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Benefits

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).

Equal Opportunity

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.

Legal Declaration

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

Yes