Wind Hub Technician
Job Summary
The Wind Technician maintains optimal turbine performance by executing daily electrical and mechanical repairs. This role involves active collaboration with site leadership to meet contract requirements while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates must be comfortable working in diverse environments, climbing towers, and troubleshooting complex turbine systems.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily turbine maintenance and repair
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Perform diagnostic electrical analysis
- Document work via service reporting procedures
- Collaborate with site leadership and remote operations
Required Skills
- Wind turbine technical knowledge
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet
- Computer literacy for reporting
- Valid driver's license
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/Associates 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.
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.
- Wind turbine experience.
- 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.