Job Description Summary

GE’s Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services team is growing fast and will continue to rise steadily in the coming years. As we grow and develop new and existing wind sites, Digital Services has an ongoing need to build our field teams with the right individuals that possess a strong leadership capability, willingness to learn, contribute and grow. As part of the GE family, training and development, safety, and career progression lead our initiatives to provide opportunity and expansion in all areas.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities           

As the Lead Senior 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 GED, and

• Minimum of 4 years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and at least 1 year EHS, SQC, Lead role

• OR Minimum of 5 years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and

Eligibility Requirements

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment

• Basic computer skills

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time

• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily

• Meet and maintain specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear

• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

• Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations

• Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision, and

• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.

• Occasional overnights may be required per hub 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