Job Description Summary

Job Description

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.  

Title: Senior Wind Hub Technician- IL1 (Cambridge, IL) 

Role Summary/Purpose 

The Senior Wind Hub Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The Senior Wind Hub Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Senior Wind Hub Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!  

Essential Responsibilities  

As the Senior Wind Hub Technician you will: 

• Work with site/hub leadership 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; 

• Apply extensive understanding of variable pitch & speed turbines and converter parts; 

• Read, understand and explain schematics, drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations. 

• Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety processes and regulations and all applicable compliance requirements; 

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch & variable speed turbines; 

• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision, observing all safety requirements; 

• Effectively perform diagnostic analysis and generate plan for timely resolution and;  

• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures and 

• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary. 

• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager, and mentor peers; 

Qualifications/Requirements     

• High School Diploma or GED, and 

• Ability to pass Technical Knowledge Assessment, and 

• 4+ years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and 1+ year EHS, SQC, Lead role, or  

• 5+ years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and 

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment 

• Basic computer skills 

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