Senior Wind Hub Technician
Job Summary
The Senior Wind Hub Technician is responsible for maintaining wind turbine operations, ensuring safety, and performing quality control and warranty repairs. This role involves local travel within the hub to execute contractual obligations and address electrical and mechanical equipment needs. The technician will partner with site leadership to ensure optimal turbine function and output.
Responsibilities
- Execute wind turbine maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance
- Document maintenance and diagnostic work
Required Skills
- 4+ years wind turbine troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
- Ability to climb 300ft towers and lift 50lbs
- Valid driver's license and travel availability
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.
- 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.
- Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- 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.
- Ability to pass Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- 4+ years of wind trouble-shooting experience, and 1+ year EHS, SQC, Lead role, or 5+ years of wind trouble-shooting experience.
Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.
- Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
- Meet and maintain 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.