Senior Offshore Wind Technician - Vineyard Wind

Job Description Summary

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work with site 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 generators;
• 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;
• Work with and respond to GE’s remote operations center when necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Minimum 5-year experience as a Wind Technician

AND

• Minimum 3 years of work experience troubleshooting inclusive of hydraulic, electrical, and experience using basic power hydraulic tools, AND basic computer skills.
• Past leadership of field teams

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
• 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $47.13 to $52.91.

Please note:

This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Vineyard Wind. 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.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova benefit plan or program.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.