[Hiring] Uptower Repair Technician @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Field Specialist - Uptower Repair will work on a team or individually, to complete maintenance and large component replacement, troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical repairs, oversee contractors, and repair wind turbine generators throughout the United States.

As the Field Specialist - Uptower Repair, 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 job site / 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

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician (AND/OR) Completion of Certificate / Associates / Bachelors Degree in a relative field, including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, Renewable Energy
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, REN energy or similar field

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

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness