Wind Hub Technician- SD2 (Highmore, SD)

Job Description Summary

The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub.

The Wind Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repairs.

The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute contractual requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence.

This position is not a remote role; the work location includes all wind sites within the SD2 Hub.

Employees are expected to work at all sites within this Hub as assigned by their manager.

Base pay range: $31.68–$34.75 per hour.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with site and hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements on a daily basis, including electrical and mechanical equipment used in the GE wind turbine generator.
• Perform maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch and variable speed turbines.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision, observing all safety requirements.
• Perform 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.
• 1+ year experience as a Wind Technician or Wind Mechanic, or completion of a Wind Certificate Program or Associate’s Degree in Energy, or 2 years electrical work experience.
• Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Additional Requirements
• Valid driver’s license.
• Handle repetitive weight up to 50 lbs and climb towers up to 300 feet daily.
• Meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed 300 lbs including gear.
• Ability to work in various environments, including industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities.
• Effectively prioritize work according to contract obligations.
• Work without direct supervision and take initiative.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, on‑call, and occasional overnights.
• Desired Characteristics
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, electrical, or electronics field from an accredited university.
• Technical certification in wind energy or an electrical/electronic field.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel.
• Wind turbine experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience.
• Experience using hydraulic power tools.
• Experience with heavy equipment, crane and rigging requirements.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coaching, 24/7 nurse-based resource, and an employee assistance program; a 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and 2 weeks of annual vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 any other protected characteristic.

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