Wind Commissioning Engineer (f/m)

Job description

Job Number

2614000

Business

GE Renewable Energy

Business Segment

Renewable Energy OnShore Wind

About Us

Renewable Energy offers its customers solutions for energy production from renewable resources such as wind, solar and biogas. With more than 26,000 installed wind turbines globally, GE Energy provides more than 50,000 megawatt installed capacity of clean and efficient energy. A comprehensive service program supports clients from project development to operation and maintenance, to solutions for network integration and the commercial exploitation of wind energy. In Germany, GE Wind Energy is represented by almost 4,500 wind turbines. The wind turbines are manufactured in Salzbergen, Lower Saxony - GE's European headquarters for renewable energy, where also the European Customer Service and Training Center is located.

GE is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world´s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles... people like you.

Posted Position Title

Wind Commissioning Engineer (f/m)

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Services

Function Segment

Field Services

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

Germany

Postal Code

48499

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

In this role you will be part of GE Wind's Global Projects & Services organization. You will be responsible to perform commissioning and service activities on wind turbine generators (WTG) and its ancillary equipment (SCADA etc.) across the globe, with focus on the EMEA region.

Essential Responsibilities

·  Commission and service wind turbine equipment and ensure it works to its specification
·  Carry-out and perform trial-run operations and equipment test procedures
·  Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical or system malfunctions
·  Perform, instruct and ensure safety within commissioning activities
·  Collaborate with installation/project/engineering and other functions
·  Make improvements to and offer advice about operational procedures
·  Communicate openly with client, vendors, and stakeholders

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Degree as qualified/certified electrical engineer/technician or Bachelor's engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred)
·  Experience on HV systems
·  Ability and confidence to work at height (includes physical fitness to climb)
·  Capable of working at remote sites in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, wind, altitude)
·  Equipment: Operate both light and heavy equipment
·  Physical activities: Stand, walk, use hands to touch and feel, crawl, climb, floor sitting, manual lifting, kneel and/or exert force
·  Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (~90%)
·  Valid/clean driving license (EU class B)
·  English fluency, particularly with technical explanations
·  Unrestricted EU work permit