Wind Technician - Lab Support - RELC

Job description

3363570
Additional Cities

Schenectady, Niskayuna, Albany, Troy, Clifton Park, Ballston, Other
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Postal Code

12309
Role Summary/Purpose

The Wind Technician - Lab Support will provide onsite support to the instructors , assisting with lab set up and hands on demonstrations.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Technician -  Lab Support, you will:

·  Support and assure lab safety rules are always maintained
·  Drive site safety culture by modeling behaviors associated with the highest level of EHS best practices
·  Must be able to work on a team or individually, to assist in repairs of several models of GE Wind Turbines this includes performing component replacements and troubleshooting mechanical and or electrical faults
·  Coordinate students working in the lab
·  Understand and demonstrate proper use of lab tools and equipment and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities
·  Coordinate and secure on-site installation of new lab systems and/or equipment
·  Perform ongoing preventive maintenance, repair and calibration after installation

·  Work with EHS to create and then maintain 100% compliance with Gensuite lab related tasks
·  Learn, perform and assist the instructor with wind turbine maintenance tasks, such as generator alignment and brake maintenance
·  Prepare lab equipment for troubleshooting by inserting faults into GE wind turbines for the primary instructor and assist in guiding students through troubleshooting
·  Perform administrative functions; such as ordering and shipping tooling, maintaining tooling inventory, ordering parts and ensuring items requiring periodic calibration or servicing are maintained
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Associate's Degree in a technical field with a minimum of 1 year of wind field experience
·  OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years military experience in an electrical / mechanical field
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to operate heavy equipment
·  Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
·  Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Desired Characteristics

·  Familiarity with and ability to operate basic hand
·  Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics field from an accredited college or university
·  Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
·  Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
·  Wind turbine experience
·  Mechanical knowledge, electrical aptitude and ability to read schematics
·  Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
·  Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
·  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
·  Proficient computers skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
·  Excellent organizational skills
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal and leadership skills
·  English fluency

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady