Wind Turbine Technician

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A. • Full-time • Alta, Illinois, United States • $60k - $80k / year • 1w ago

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Position Summary:

Join one of the world's leading suppliers of wind power solutions as a Wind Technician for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy! Demand for electricity generated from renewable sources is growing fast, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has the answers. As one of the market leaders, we combine technological innovations, experience, and expertise to deliver readily available, one-stop solutions and have a proven track record of successfully delivering wind power projects on all continents. SGRE is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms.
The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to assess and resolve problems independently and efficiently. S/he will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in demanding environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.
Performs technical, mainly pre-defined tasks for accomplishing defined service delivery work for customer equipment.
Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Site level assistance to the Site Manager (SM). Operate as an extension of the Site Manager. This means interacting with customers, Site Technicians, and external vendors as necessary to assist the daily operations of the Site.
Fostering Safety/Quality Culture onsite. Assisting in cultural development: I.e. assist in overseeing or creating the Safety, Quality and working culture on site when necessary. Report any HSE, Quality, etc. violations to the Site Manager (SM) immediately.
Service and maintenance of wind turbines.
Troubleshoot errors on wind turbine.
Assure timely submittal of all required documentation (service checklists, DM/upgrade documentation, work orders, time sheets, expense reports, etc....)
Escalate technical issues to the SM, or directly communicate with first and second level assist teams.
Perform site inventory as required.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to assess and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Performs technical, mainly pre-defined tasks for accomplishing defined service delivery work for customer equipment.
basic troubleshooting skills required.
Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise.

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
Must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in a mechanical, electrical or industrial field
Ability to climb to heights up to 250 feet or greater and work in confined spaces.
Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations.
Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces.
Travel schedule up to 10%
Must have clean driving record and pass pre-hire drug screening.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

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Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

2+ years of Wind experience
Electrical and mechanical skillset.
An understanding and commitment to a Safe Work Culture.
Strong communication skills.
Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry.

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