Offshore Basic Traveling Service Technician (USA)
GEV Wind PowerAbout the role
GEV Wind Power is seeking an Offshore Traveling Basic Service Technician to join our growing offshore wind operations team.
This is a hands-on, travel-intensive position supporting basic maintenance activities on offshore wind turbines. The successful candidate will work as part of a team in a challenging offshore environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
Candidates must be available to start as early as August 24, 2026, to attend required New Hire Orientation.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform basic scheduled and preventative maintenance activities on offshore wind turbines.
Assist experienced technicians with assigned maintenance activities.
Perform basic mechanical and electrical tasks in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
Assist with component replacements, adjustments, and general turbine maintenance.
Use hand tools, power tools, torque equipment, and other service equipment safely and correctly.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, and other established safety procedures.
Work safely at heights and within confined spaces inside wind turbine structures.
Participate in offshore transfers between vessels and turbine structures in accordance with required procedures.
Maintain tools, equipment, PPE, and work areas in safe and serviceable condition.
Complete maintenance documentation, checklists, timesheets, and other required records accurately.
Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and pre-task planning.
Follow customer, site, vessel, and GEV Wind Power policies and procedures.
Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, incidents, equipment damage, and quality issues.
Work effectively with technicians, supervisors, vessel crews, customers, and other project personnel.
Perform additional duties as required to support offshore service operations.
Requirements
We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:
Minimum of 6+ months of experience in wind turbine service and maintenance
Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and torque/tensioning equipment
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical procedures, and safety documentation
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Ability and willingness to work in an offshore environment and travel 100%
Must be comfortable working aboard vessels and in offshore environments.
Must be able to safely transfer between vessels and offshore wind turbine structures.
Must be physically capable of climbing wind turbine towers and ladders while wearing required PPE and carrying necessary equipment.
Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record
Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
Satisfactory criminal background check
The following certifications are optional and considered a plus:
GWO BST Offshore (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
GWO ART Hub & Nacelle - Advanced Rescue Training
Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training
Offshore Step Medical
XBR Sholder Width Measurements
Chester Step
OSHA 10 General Industry
NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness
What are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?
Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match
12 days paid PTO and 11 p
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