Wind Hub Technician
Job Summary
The Wind Hub Technician maintains wind turbine operations by performing daily maintenance, safety checks, and quality control repairs. This role requires collaboration with site leadership to ensure contract requirements and turbine performance standards are met. The position involves troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in a dynamic field environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily turbine maintenance and quality control
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Perform diagnostic analysis and document service reports
- Adhere to safety regulations and contract obligations
Required Skills
- Technical knowledge of wind turbines
- Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting proficiency
- Physical capability to climb 300ft towers
- Computer literacy for service reporting
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work with site/hub leadership to execute contractual obligations and activities related to electrical and mechanical equipment in GE wind turbine generators.
- Apply 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 compliance requirements.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch/speed turbines.
- Perform diagnostic analysis and generate plans for timely resolution.
- Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- Coordinate with GE's remote operations center as necessary.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to handle repetitive weight (50 lbs) and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
- Meet and maintain manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs (including gear).
- Capacity to work in various industrial and power industry environments.
- Ability to work rotating shift schedules and be on-call as required.