Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities           

As the Lead Wind Hub Technician, you will:

• Work with Hub Manager 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

• Support in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision including daily schedules and planning, supporting tech development, overall site leadership and customer service

• 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/Requirements    

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Internal; Minimum of 2 year work experience as a Wind Technician, or

• External; Minimum of 4 years of electrical and leadership work experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment

• 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

• Customer service experience with effective communication skills

• The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub

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