Wind Technician - Limestone (TX14)

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Wind Technician for the Limestone wind site near Dawson, TX. You will perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on GE wind turbines, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion of activities.

You will document work, interact with the remote operations center, and support site leadership to meet contractual obligations. A HS diploma or GED with wind-related credentials is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus technical knowledge assessment or Wind Certificate/Associates Degree or 2 years electrical work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet and handle up to 300 lbs with gear.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to fix malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on GE wind turbines.
• Document all work using service reporting software.
• Coordinate with Site Lead and Manager to meet contract requirements.

Skills

Wind industry experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic analysis

Safety awareness

Turbine operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind Certificate Program

Associates Degree in Energy

Tools

Hydraulic power tools

Crane and rigging

Job description

Title

Wind Technician – Limestone (Dawson, TX)

Role Summary and Purpose

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!

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth 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
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, and 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or Completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience.
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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).

Remote Work

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Company Mission

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name.

We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

www.gevernova.com