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Field Specialist- Uptower Repair

  • Internship
  • Amsterdam (City of Amsterdam)
  • Energy / Materials / Mechanics

Job description



3516079
Additional Cities

Other
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Role Summary/Purpose

The Field Specialist - Uptower Repair will work on a team or individually, to complete maintenance and large component replacement, troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical repairs, oversee contractors, and repair wind turbine generators throughout the United States.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Field Specialist - Uptower Repair, you will:

·  Support team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality, and execution
·  Support Field Engineers and Lead Field Specialists
·  Complete required training to advance in Up Tower Qualifications standards
·  Participate in pre-job meetings to discuss lift plans, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), schedule, weather, hazards, and job site / landowner requirements
·  Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbines
·  Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision
·  Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
·  Communicate site status to engineering, customers, and management
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
(AND/OR)

·  Completion of Certificate / Associates / Bachelors Degree in a relative field, including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, Renewable Energy
·  Minimum of 2 years of related experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, REN energy or similar field
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 90% of the time, as required
·  Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
·  Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs
·  Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 300 feet
·  Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
·  Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300lbs max
·  Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
·  Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
·  Ability to write reports, 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
Desired Characteristics

·  Bachelor’s 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, and/or hydraulic experience
·  Experience using hydraulic power tools
·  Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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 drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York

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