Wind Technician- Flat Ridge

Job description

3371000
Additional Cities

Zenda, Other
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Kansas
Role Summary/Purpose

The Wind Technician at the Flat Ridge Wind Farm in Zenda, KS will be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and warranty repair of wind turbine generators.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Technician at Flat Ridge Wind Farm, you will:

·  Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers 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 complicated 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
·  Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions
·  Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis
·  Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
·  Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary

Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  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

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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

Kansas