Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Wind Hub Technician, you will:

• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with daily, 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 complex 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 some diagnostic electrical analysis;
• Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures and
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic

OR

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment, basic computer skills
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs., and climb towers up to 300 feet daily
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gear.
• Understand electrical schematic drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs.

Desired Characteristics

• Associate’s or 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

Please note: This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Nebraska Hub 1. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager.

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