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Senior Lead Wind Hub Technician - Rotan, TX

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Texas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED, Minimum 2 years experience as Wind Technician or 4 years in electrical/leadership work, Valid driver's license required, Ability to handle repetitive weight of ~50 lbs, Understanding of electrical schematic drawings.

Key responsabilities:

  • Execute contractual obligations with Hub Manager
  • Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement on turbines
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
  • Support daily site operations and customer service
  • Document all work performed using computer-based procedures
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Job description

Job Description Summary The Lead Wind Hub 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! The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. Job Description

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

As the Lead Wind Hub Technician, you will:

  • Work with Hub 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
  • Internal; Minimum of 2 year work experience as a Wind Technician, or
  • External; Minimum of 4 years of electrical and leadership work experience.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, and
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Handle repetitive weight of ~ 50 lbs, and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
  • Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear.
  • Understand electrical schematic drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
  • Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs
  • Customer service experience with effective communication skills
  • The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub

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

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: Yes

  • This is a remote position

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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