Uptower Wind Technician Job at GE Renewable Energy
As the Field Specialist - Uptower, you will:
- Support team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality, and execution
- Support Field Engineers and Lead Field Specialists
- Complete required training to advance in Up Tower Qualifications standards
- Participate in pre-job meetings to discuss lift plans, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), schedule, weather, hazards, and jobsite / landowner requirements
- Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbines
- Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision
- Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
- Communicate site status to engineering, customers, and management
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum of 4 year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
(AND/OR)
- Completion of certificate/associates/bachelors in a relative field, including, but not limited to; electrical, mechanical, Renewable Energy
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, REN energy or similar field
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 90% of the time, as required
- 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 in all units of measure
- Ability and willingness to work in 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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