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Wind Technician

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Join one of the world’s leading suppliers of wind power solutions as a Wind Technician for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy! Demand for electricity generated from renewable sources is growing fast, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has the answers. As one of the market leaders, we combine technological innovations, experience, and expertise to deliver readily available, one-stop solutions and have a proven track record of successfully delivering wind power projects on all continents. SGRE is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms. The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. S/he will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.

Travel up to 10% in the first year of employment.

Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Service and maintenance wind turbines
Troubleshoot errors on wind turbine
Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering functions
Perform mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
Support customer remotely and onsite and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.
Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.
Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.
Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations.
Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise
Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

Driving is an essential 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.
Must have minimum of 0 to 3 Years experience in a mechanical, electrical or industrial field
Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
Flexible travel schedule
High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations
Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
Must pass pre-hire background drug screening
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

Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

Certification from a Renewable Energy or Wind Technical Program
Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm
Should have completed Trouble shooting training or tech 2 training.
Sponsoring a visa is not approved for this role

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Additional Benefits

Guaranteed 40+ hours weekly
Active weekend duty schedule
Flex Schedule opportunities with Over-Time authorized
Double Time pay on Sunday
Wind Technician training provided in Orlando, FL at the SGRE Wind Academy
Great Advancement Opportunities
Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) package
Excellent Holiday Time off (12 days in addition to PTO)
Benefits plan options for Health, Dental, Eye Care, Life Insurance, and 401K

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