GE is working for a better future. Are you ready?For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems.
Posted Position Title:
Lead Technician - Pioneer Trail Wind Site
Career Level:
Experienced
Services
Function Segment:
Field Services
Location:
United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
Illinois
No
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Lead Technician is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and warranty repair of wind turbine generators. In this role, you will oversee contractual obligations and activities, working closely with project owners and various customers on a daily basis. This includes any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE 1.5 wind turbine generator.
Essential Responsibilities
- Subordinate employee classifications include maintenance mechanics, technicians, and operators - Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems including: variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, and components thereof - Perform all mechanical and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions - Perform a variety of administrative duties as well as responsible for EHS and other relevant compliances - Assist with staffing requirements, counseling, coaching, training, and corrective action concerning employees and contractors - Assist with performance evaluations for subordinate employee per management instructions - Help in all areas of facility operations as directed by manager - Assist with Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting responsibilities - Be responsible for spare parts inventory
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in an electrical / mechanical discipline OR a minimum of 2 years of repair service experience from electrical / mechanical industry - Minimum of 1 year of experience with balance of plant operations
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs - Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet - Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions - Ability and willingness to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations; write reports; and subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure - Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities - Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours seven days a week - Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet processing, e-mail programs, facility control and management systems, and computer diagnostic and troubleshooting tools - All Level I Tech Requirements - All Level II Tech Requirements - Mylearning High Voltage Tests: - GEE-PROD-W025-WIND - 2.20 Substations and Transformers - GEE-PROD-W026-WIND - 2.21 Padmount Transformer Switching - GEE-PROD-W027-WIND - 2.23 Substation & Interconnect Switching - Minimum of 6 months of wind facility operations experience - Minimum of 6 months of wind turbine experience - Competitive score on mechanical and technical aptitude written testing - Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements - Comprehensive writing skills are required to meet contractual reporting obligations
Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 300,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team.
GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels.www.ge-energy.com
PLEASE NOTE: Christoval, Texas is the preferred location, however other U.S. locations may be considered.
To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Energy and Transportation, follow us on twitter:@geconnections
