GE HealthCare is hiring a Wind Hub Technician to ensure optimal performance and output at wind sites within the designated hub. In this hands-on role, you will work daily on turbine operations, safety, and quality control, troubleshooting complex systems and performing maintenance to meet contractual obligations.
What You'll Do
- Execute daily contractual obligations per customer requirements, working on the electrical and mechanical equipment of 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 the manager with minimal supervision, observing all safety requirements.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 1 year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, OR a completed Wind Certificate Program/Associates Degree in Energy, OR 2 years of electrical work experience.
- Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
- Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations.
- Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision.
- Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules and be on-call per site needs.
- Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs.
Nice to Have
- 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.
- 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.
Team & Environment
You will partner and communicate with the Site Lead and Manager as part of the hub operations team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Professional development.
- Challenging careers.
- Competitive compensation.
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes.
Work Mode
This role operates in a local-country work mode across several hub locations, including Woodhull, IL; Bishop Hill, IL; Galva, IL; and Cambridge, IL.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
