Maintenance Technician (Tumbler Ridge, BC)

Job description

3345182
Additional Cities

Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Grande Prairie
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

Canada
Additional States/Provinces

British Columbia
Postal Code

V0C 2W0
Role Summary/Purpose

Based at Meikle site in Tumbler Ridge, BC with travelling up to 50% of year across BC and 25% of the year in Alberta and USA.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Perform planned maintenances and operations of GE wind turbine generators (WTG). 

·  Keeping strong adherence to General Electric’s EHS policy during maintenance scope. 

·  Evaluate maintenance program to reduce scope and increase mean time between scopes. 

·  Be disciplined in organization of maintenance records and tooling certifications in accordance with GE quality control policies. 
·  Operate GE turbines and turbine interrogation systems. 
·  Audit maintenance activities to ensure work performed to GE quality control standards. 
·  Troubleshoot, and repair failures, which may occur, and collect data. 

·  Conduct electronic troubleshooting using wire and block diagram schematics when needed during maintenance scope. 
·  Maintain all computer-generated service records and time sheets using Oracle software. 

·  Take responsibility through coordination with manager to ensure necessary tools for maintenance are available when needed. 

·  Conduct Lock-out-Tag-out on mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Technical diploma in a discipline from an accredited institution. 
·  At least 2 years’ experience in an electrical/mechanical service industry, commercial or residential, preferably in power generation.
Desired Characteristics

·  Wind turbine or rotating equipment maintenance experience. 
·  Hands-on and/or commissioning experience. 
·  Strong EHS skills and awareness. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

·  You MUST possess a valid driver’s license. 
·  You MUST possess an acceptable driving record. 
·  You MUST have no barriers to eligibility for United States work visa. 
·  You MUST possess the ability to climb steel towers up to 360 feet. 
·  You MUST submit your application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered. 
·  You MUST be 18 years or older. 
·  You MUST be willing to submit to a background investigation and fit test as part of the selection process.
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com. 

GE Canada works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. This is your chance to become a part of a company internationally known for its reputation as an innovative industry leader that will invest in your success and growth. GE Canada has been recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for 2018. Join GE Canada and help us make a real difference creating the next generation of products and services that will impact the world for generations to come. For more information visit our website at www.ge.com/ca and follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/GE_Canada and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/GECanada. 

GE Renewable Energy is a $15 billion business which combines one of the broadest portfolios in the renewable energy industry to provide end-to-end solutions for our customers demanding reliable and affordable green power. Combining onshore and offshore wind, blades, hydro, storage, utility-scale solar, and grid solutions as well as hybrid renewables and digital services offerings, GE Renewable Energy has installed more than 400+ gigawatts of clean renewable energy and equipped more than 90 percent of utilities worldwide with its grid solutions. With nearly 40,000 employees present in more than 80 countries, GE Renewable Energy creates value for customers seeking to power the world with affordable, reliable and sustainable green electrons. Follow us at www.ge.com/renewableenergy or on twitter @GErenewables.
Primary Country

Canada
Primary State/Province

British Columbia
Primary City

Tumbler Ridge