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Location: WY, United States
Job Number:
1445586
GE Energy
Business Segment:
Energy - Power & Water
About Us:
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 Wind Technician - Dunlap
Career Level:
Experienced
Services
Function Segment:
Field Services
Location:
United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces:
Wyoming
No
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Lead Wind Technician - Dunlap, located in Medicine Bow, WY, will be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and warranty repair of wind turbine generators, as well as leadership of site Wind Technicians. Additionally, you will oversee contractual obligations and activities; work closely with project owners and various customers on a daily basis.
Essential Responsibilities
- The Lead Technician will perform all mechanical and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions. In this role, you will: - Oversee contractual obligations and activities, working closely with project owners and various customers on a daily basis (includes any portion of the electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE 1.5 wind turbine generator) - 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 - 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 - Support High Voltage BOP activities required at site - Assist with Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting responsibilities and responsible for spare parts inventory
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree AND at least 1 year of work experience in electrical / electronic repair industry OR Associate’s Degree in Technical Electrical / Electronic AND a minimum of 4 years of work experience in electrical / electronic repair industry OR a High School Diploma / GE AND a minimum of 6 years of work experience in electrical / electronic repair industry - A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Wind Technician II - A minimum of 1 year of experience with balance of plant operations
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 - Ability and willingness to: read, and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations; to write reports; to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure - Wind facility operations experience and wind turbine experience - Mylearning High Voltage Tests (GE employees only)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 - Basic Electrical / Mechanical background - Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision - Competitive score on 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
