Repair Engineer, Uptower

Job description

3258539
Additional Cities

Schenectady
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Engineering Technology
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309
Role Summary/Purpose

The Repair Technology team is responsible for the creation of methods, processes and tools that are utilized to install, maintain and service Wind Turbines. The Uptower Repair Technologist will develop repair processes for Uptower field repair scopes including gearboxes, generators, main bearings, main shafts, brake and couplings. In addition to NPI repair / tooling development programs, the Engineer will also support emergent field readiness-to-serve (RTS) issues.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Uptower Repair Technologist, you will:

·  Create
uptower/in situ repair/replacement procedures for wind drivetrain components
·  Test
and validate repair/replacement procedures on the shop floor; both freestanding
components and inside complete wind turbine machine heads
·  Work
cross functionally with Deployment Leaders and Field Engineers to prove out
safety and functionality
·  Own the
design of innovative repair solutions and ensure adherence to engineering
standards.
·  Follow
the team’s design quality standards and best practices to fully document
through Design Reviews, eDRB, PLM, Handoff Packages, etc.
·  Support shop operation and
development as appropriate – rigging and disassembly of components,
prototyping, validation testing, organization, etc.
·  Maintain
broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure lessons learned and
responsiveness to customer/program needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or equivalent) or other technical discipline from an accredited university or college (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of Field Services experience)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work at heights
·  Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 25% of the time when required
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong
oral and written communication skills
·  Ability
to write detailed work instructions
·  PC
proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
·  Proven
record of being team oriented and results driven.
·  Ability
to work in a dynamic environment with a wide variety of organizations and
individuals in global locations.
·  Ability
and willingness to challenge status quo, without allegiance to past or current
practices and technology, to get to the best GE products.
·  Desire
to experiment and prototype new solutions
·  Creative
and open mindset.
·  Proven
project, program leadership experience.
·  Ability
and willingness to support physical necessity of shop-work (i.e., handling rigging,
visual inspection, etc.)
·  Strong
interpersonal skills.
·  Familiarity
with industrial tooling
·  Familiarity
with basic Engineering principles
·  Demonstrated
technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with simple, creative solutions

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady