Wind Hub Technician
Job Summary
The Wind Hub Technician is responsible for maintaining optimal turbine performance by executing daily operations, safety protocols, and repairs. This role involves local travel within the SD2 Hub to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on wind turbine generators. The technician collaborates with site leadership to meet contract requirements and ensure operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily turbine maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Perform diagnostic electrical analysis
- Document work using service reporting procedures
- Ensure site safety and contract compliance
Required Skills
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- Wind turbine operations knowledge
- Hydraulic system experience
- Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet
- Proficiency with technical service documentation
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Work with and respond to GE's remote operations center when necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associate's degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience.
- Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's 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.
- Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.
- Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs.