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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.
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Uptower Repair Technician
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A Wind Turbine Technician maintains and repairs wind turbines used to generate electricity.
$74,528 / year median in the U.S.
+29% projected growth
Job Description
- Job Description Summary
- Job Description Summary 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. 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. As the Field Specialist
- Uptower Repair, you will: oSupport team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality, and execution oSupport Field Engineers and Lead Field Specialists oComplete required training to advance in Up Tower Qualifications standards oParticipate in pre-job meetings to discuss lift plans, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), schedule, weather, hazards, and job site / landowner requirements oTroubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbines oHelp in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision oDocument all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures oCommunicate site status to engineering, customers, and management
Qualifications/Requirements :
oHigh School Diploma / GED oMinimum 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 oMinimum of 2 years of related experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, REN energy or similar fieldELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
oAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 90% of the time, as required oAbility and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license oAbility and willingness to handle repetitive weight- 50 lbs oAbility and willingness to climb towers up to 300 feet oAbility and willingness to work in all weather conditions oAbility to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300lbs max oAbility to read and understand electrical schematic drawings oAbility and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations oAbility to write reports, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure oAbility and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities oAbility and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week
Desired Characteristics :
oBachelor's Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university oTechnical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field oAbility to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm oWind turbine experience oAbility and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision oElectrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience oExperience using hydraulic power tools oExperience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements The base pay range for this position is $30.46- 37.
- Job Description
- Job Description Summary 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. 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. 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 The base pay range for this position is $30.
- 37.
- Additional Information
- GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided:
- No \#LI-Remote
- This is a remote position
Application Deadline:
November 17, 2026 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.
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.