Senior Lead Wind Technician - Foard City (Crowell, TX)

Job Description Summary The Wind Energy Lead Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, planning, required maintenance, safety, quality control, warranty repair(s) and customer service. The Lead Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence! Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Lead Wind Technician – Foard City, you will:

• Work with site Manager 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
• Support in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision including daily schedules and planning, supporting tech development, overall site leadership and customer service
• 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, and
• Minimum of 4 years of wind trouble-shooting experience, with at least 1 year EHS, SQC, Lead role
• OR Minimum of 6 years of wind trouble-shooting experience
• OR Minimum of 3 years of wind trouble-shooting experience AND Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment
• Basic computer skills
• 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, and
• 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 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
  
  

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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: No

• This is a remote position