Wind Turbine Technician- Troubleshooter (100% Travel)

A Snapshot of Your Day

Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technicians are responsible for the routine service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Siemens Gamesa and/or Senvion wind turbines. This a 100% travel role and will support a mobile team that covers up to seven wind farms as needed.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbines, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs in a safe and timely manner. Climbing turbines (up to 300 feet) and working in confined spaces at elevation
• Responding effectively to stressful or hazardous situations, ensuring the safety of yourself and your team. Recording and reporting service activity accurately using company tools and protocols
• Supporting the development and feedback process for new and revised field procedures. Maintaining compliance with safety standards, site rules, and environmental protocols
• Being physically prepared for job demands including ladder climbing (minimum 267 steps), lifting, bending, working overhead, and operating in adverse weather conditions
• Traveling as required to support other sites and contribute to broader operational needs. You may also take on additional site lead level responsibilities depending on project needs and your experience.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in electrical or mechanical systems is preferred. Various combinations of training and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a technical, mechanical, or electrical field, ideally related to wind turbines.
• Safety first mentality. This includes meeting the physical demands of the occupation, including a weight restrictions of under 265 lbs and passing a job-specific medical exam.
• Strong skills in planning, problem-solving, and independent decision-making with a focus on quality and safety.
• Hands on experience with electrical systems, including PLCs and converters; customer-facing experience is an asset.
• Travel for this role is required, up to 100% of the time. This could include both domestic and international. Valid passport (or the ability to acquire one) and a driver’s license with a clean record are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
  
  
  

Driving is a crucial function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

About The Team

Our team of traveling Turbine Technicians services wind farms in an assigned territory. The team you'd be joining is responsible for up to seven wind farms.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program

Safe and supportive work culture

Company paid Health and wellness benefits with multiple plan options!

Generous PTO program, paid holidays, and floating holidays!

401K savings plan with company match

Parental leave

This job requires extensive travel. Because of this requirement candidates can be based anywhere in the United States including California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington State. Siemens Gamesa offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html.

The base salary range for this position is between $66,000.00 - $71,000.00. If hired, employees are eligible to participate in a Gain sharing program. More information about this program is available during the interview process.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.