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Essential Responsibilities:
- Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers 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 complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on the variable pitch, variable speed turbines
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by the manager with minimal supervision
- Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions
- 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
Role Summary/Purpose: The Wind Technician at the Pioneer Wind Farm will be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and warranty repair of wind turbine generators.
Qualifications/Requirements :
- High School Diploma / GED
- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs
- Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 300 feet
- Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300lbs max
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
- Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to write reports, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure
- Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
- Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week
Desired Characteristics :
- 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 Eligibility Qualifications: 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).
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, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Apply to job number: 3406794
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Vacancy expired!