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Wind Hub Technician - Amadeus (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, 1 year as a Wind Technician or 2 years in related experience, Technical Knowledge Assessment passing required, Valid driver’s license mandatory, Understanding of electrical schematic drawings.

Key responsabilities:

  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines
  • Execute customer contractual obligations with site leadership
  • Document all work using computer-based reporting
  • Respond to GE remote operations center as needed
  • Work at various sites within the Texas 1 Hub
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Job description

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

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Technician, you will:

  • Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with daily, 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,
  • Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis;
  • Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures and
  • Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED, and
  • Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic

OR

  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools, AND Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, basic computer skills.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

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

Please note: This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within the Texas 1 Hub. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager. The locations within this Hub are Snyder, TX and Rotan, TX.

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

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Experience

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

  • Physical Flexibility
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Teamwork
  • Basic Internet Skills

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