Wind Hub Technician - $7500 Sign-on Bonus - SD2 (Wishek, ND)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities      

As the Wind Technician you will:

• 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 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/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, and

• 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, 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

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