Wind Turbine Technician - GE Services

Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level

CANDIDATES WITHOUT GE CERTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Job Description:

We are looking for Service Technicians with GE troubleshooting/site support experience. Do you have what it takes to join our team? As a Service Technician at FairWind, you will join our GE Service Team delivering safe, high-quality troubleshooting and site support services to our clients, helping them bring clean energy to North America.

Job Duties:

  • Troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of wind turbines.
  • Tasks will be performed either on the ground or at heights.
  • Attend regular on-site safety meetings.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair wind turbines.
  • Safely operate company assigned fleet vehicles.
  • Complete and submit required paperwork (commissioning documentation, timesheets, service reports, etc.) Attend on-the-job training with on-site personnel.
  • 100% travel required.
  • Exhibit high standards of safety and quality. 
  • Wind Electrical Technician Level 1:
    • GE Tech Essentials LOTO Training.
    • GE Turbine Fundamentals Training (1.x Basic, 2.x Basic, Sierra Basic).
  • Wind Electrical Technician Level 2:
    • GE Converter Fundamentals Training.

Expectations:

  • High-School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience using basic power tools.
  • Drug screening.
  • Valid driver's license. No DWI/DUI/OUI in the last 5 years.
  • Ability to communicate in English.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to climb up to 300 ft. twice daily.
  • Basic wind technician certificates (Tower Rescue, CPR, First Aid, AED, OSHA 10, Competent Climber, Confined Space, Working at Heights, NFPA 70, LOTO).
  • Current certificates from major turbine manufacturers and GWO certificates highly desirable.
  • Responsible and able to work in a team, as well as alone.
  • Reliability and a positive approach towards work and life
  • Ability to work under difficult and inconvenient conditions.
  • Ability to travel 100% and be away from home.
  • Ready to start ASAP.

Benefits:

  • Loyalty Bonus
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company Truck
  • Referral program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

Being a fast-growing international company, we give people incredible opportunities to take up new challenges and adventures every day. Learn more about FairWind! Visit our website www.fairwind.com

If you feel your qualifications and experience match the job posting, please upload your resume to this post.

Required experience:  1.X, 2.X, 3.X Basic or 1.X, 2.X, 3.X Turbine Fundamental Certifications

 

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