Wind Hub Technician- $7500 Sign-on Bonus - ND2 (Wishek, ND

GE Vernova is seeking a Wind Hub Technician in Wishek, ND, offering a $7500 sign-on bonus. The role involves local travel to various wind sites, focusing on turbine operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience or education in wind technology or electrical work. This position requires physical capability and flexibility to work shifts, and it is not remote.
Position: Wind Hub Technician- $7500 Sign-on Bonus - ND2 (Wishek, ND) Location: Wishek Wind TechnicianGE's Onshore wind power capacity is growing fast and will continue to rise steadily in the coming years. As we continue to grow and develop new and existing wind sites, Onshore Wind has an ongoing need to build our field teams with the right individuals that possess a willingness to learn, contribute and grow. As part of the GE family, training and development, safety, and career progression lead our initiatives to provide opportunity and growth in all areas.The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The Wind Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence! Please note: This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Hub ND2. 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.Essential Responsibilities:Work with site & hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with 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 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; observing all safety requirements;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.Qualifications/Requirements:High School Diploma or GED, and 1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, or completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, or 2 years of electrical work experience, and Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, and Basic computer skillsMust have and maintain a valid driver's licenseHandle repetitive weight - 50 lbs. and climb towers up to 300 feet dailyMeet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300lbs including required gearAbility and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilitiesEffectively prioritize work according to contract obligationsAbility and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision, and Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules, and on-call per site needs. Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs.Desired Characteristics:Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or universityTechnical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic fieldAbility to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind FarmWind turbine experienceElectrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experienceExperience using hydraulic power toolsExperience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements