Wind Hub Technician - TX 11 Amarillo TX Area
Wind Hub Technician - TX 11 Amarillo TX Area
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Job Description Summary
The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The Wind 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 Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
As the Wind 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;
- Perform maintenance repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions;
- 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;
- Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis;
- Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures and
- Work with and respond to GEs remote operations center when necessary.
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and
- Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy or 2 years of electrical work experience
Eligibility Requirements
- Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment and
- Basic computer skills
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license
- Handle repetitive weight 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
- Meet 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 oncall per site needs.
- Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs.
Desired Characteristics
- Associates or Bachelors 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
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
