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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Wind Technician

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeNorth Dakota, USA$32.95 - $43.88

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED and one of the following: at least one year of experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic; completion of a Wind Certificate Program or an associate’s degree in Energy; or two years of electrical work experience.
  • Pass a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Handle repetitive weights of 50 pounds and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
  • Meet manufacturer weight limits not exceeding 300 pounds, including required gear.
  • Understand electrical schematic drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
  • Be able and willing to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power-industry facilities.
  • Be flexible to work rotating shifts and be on call as site needs require.
  • Have customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the site manager to execute contractual obligations according to customer requirements and daily activities, including work on electrical and mechanical equipment used in GE wind turbine generators.
  • Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable-pitch and variable-speed turbines.
  • Support site operations as directed by the manager with minimal supervision, including daily schedules and planning, technician development, site leadership, and customer service.
  • Perform diagnostic electrical analysis as needed.
  • Document work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
  • Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • An 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 an electrical or electronic field.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside the wind farm.
  • Wind turbine experience.
  • Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision.
  • Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic experience.
  • Experience using hydraulic power tools.
  • Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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