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The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. 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, 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

About us

GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

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

• 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/associate degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience, and

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, and

• Basic computer skills

Eligibility Requirements

• The routine schedule may include weekend work during peak times and when mandatory overtime is required.

• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment

• 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

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