Wind Hub Technician - $7500 Sign-on Bonus - SD2 (Wishek, ND)

GE Vernova Inc

Wishek, ND

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Candidate Screening, Computer Services, Computer Skills, Contract Requirements, Driver's License, Ecosystems, Electrical Components, Electricity, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, On Call, Operations, Operations Control, Quality Control, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Willing to Travel, Wind Power
LOCATION
Wishek, ND
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence Job Description Please note This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Hub South Dakota2 Wishek ND area. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager. Relocation to the area is required. Essential Responsibilities As the Wind Technician you will Work with site & hub leadership to execute contractual obligations per customer requirements and activities set forth with on a daily basis which include any portion of the 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 & variable speed turbines Help in all areas of site operations as directed by manager with minimal supervision observing all safety requirements Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures and Work with and respond to GEs remote operations center when necessary. QualificationsRequirements High School Diploma or GED and Minimum of 1 years experience as a Wind TechnicianWind Mechanic or completed Wind Certificate ProgramAssociates Degree in Energy or 2 years of electrical work experience Eligibility Requirements Passing a Technical Knowledge Assessment and Basic computer skills Must have and maintain a valid drivers license 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 range of environments to include but not limited to 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 and Flexibility to work rotating shift schedules and on-call per site needs. Occasional overnights may be required per hub needs. Desired Characteristics Associates or Bachelors 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 Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision Electrical mechanical andor hydraulic experience Experience using hydraulic power tools Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements LI-AP3 GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. 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. GE Vernova 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 drug screen as applicable. Relocation Assistance Provided Yes LI-Remote - This is a remote position For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only The Company pays a geographic differential of 110 120 or 130 of salary in certain areas. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 02 2025. Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 247 nurse-based resource and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 247 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401k savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation which may be pro-rated based on start date. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates collectively or individually GE Vernova" sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy GE" in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. Ver" verde" signal Earths verdant and lush ecosystems. Nova" from the Latin novus" nods to a new innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

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GE Vernova Inc