Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious GE LOTO Certified Technician to join our dynamic team at GEV Wind Power. In this critical role, you will travel extensively across the country to wind farm sites, applying your expertise in Lockout/Tagout procedures to support blade repair operations on GE turbines. • Travel 100% to wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation. • Perform blade LOTO duties for GE wind turbines in support of blade repair operations • Monitor confined space operations for internal blade repair work • Assist the Blade repair team, who is primarily responsible for all work completion, either at height or on the ground • May need to interface with the customer on site Requirements: • Must be able to successfully work in a fast-paced, team environment, regularly think critically and be a problem-solver • Must already have a current GE LOTO Certificate (NAM Blade LOTO, NAM Tech Essentials or RELC Tech Essentials) and be able to provide proof of a certification • Must be a GE Qualified Electrical Worker 1 • Must have, or will be trained in, GWO Basic Safety Training, OSHA 10, NFPA 70-E, Confined Space
See More Details >>Wind Turbine Troubleshooter Job Description This role is critical in ensuring the reliable operation of wind turbine generators through advanced troubleshooting and team leadership. • Travel to various wind farm sites across the U.S. and Canada for job assignments. • Troubleshoot problems on systems where duly trained/certified, including hydraulics, electrical and mechanical to ensure wind turbine and generator is operational and functioning properly. • Develop advanced troubleshooting knowledge and skills on site in collaboration with other competent individuals. Responsibilities • Perform maintenance tasks. • Lead small teams; accountable for the safety, competency and productivity of individuals assigned to them. • Keep records, maintains documentation and reports technical, safety issues and difficulties as required by company policy. • Maintain and follows safety procedures as required by company policy.
See More Details >>Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Location: preference is Bloomington, MN but will consider remote candidates for this role. Position Description: The Senior Gas Generation Developer’s essential functions and responsibilities include leading new gas generation development projects, understanding how to manage risks around project decisions, driving the project design, schedule, budgeting, and management of external relationships and consultants. Core Responsibilities: • Evaluating markets to identify greenfield developments, participate in due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions, and partnership opportunities as it related to gas generation solutions. • Actively collaborate with peers developing renewable energy projects and data centers to deliver on hybrid energy parks. • Work with the commercial and finance teams to prepare financial models, evaluate technologies, and prepare compelling solutions for customers. • Provides leadership and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams in appraising, selecting and defining the commercial technical and performance characteristics to ensure that projects are deliverable, considerate of site characteristics, and on-budget. • Coordinate with the Transmission department to site strategic Points of Interconnection, provide supporting application materials, and track the interconnection process and obtain Load Interconnect Agreements. • Coordinate with the Real Estate department on title curative measures for the project. • Work directly with the permitting department to manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes. • Represent Geronimo Power with federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, transmission operators, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process. Effectively managing and maintain key stakeholder relationships necessary for the project to thrive. • Work with internal land agents to secure purchase options, lease options, easements, and extensions through successful land negotiations. • Manage external consultants, contractors, and/or land agents. • Maintain strong relationships with project landowners. • Support in obtaining abatements or other agreements as necessary to allow for construction of the projects. • Strong presence in the local community through ability to represent the company and project at project open houses, events, and public hearings. • Update internal data for reports and maintain project schedules. • Provide input on written or verbal reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulations. • Manage and understand project risks as it relates to development and constructability specific to natural gas generation. • Lead development on approximately 1-4 early-stage projects and approximately 2 mid to late-stage projects. • Travel up to approximately 25% of the time. Skills Include: • Proficient project management skills and organization. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Willingness to pursue results and take project ownership. • Ability to self-prioritize and plan work effectively. • Ability to work independently and part of a team. • Relationship management skills including but not limited to conflict resolution, negotiation, relationship building, stakeholder engagement, and emotional intelligence. • Innovative in ability to analyze and present solutions to problems. What You Bring to the Role: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • 5-10 years of project development experience in electric generation, with demonstrated knowledge of gas generation market is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to deliver on large scale development projects is strongly preferred. • Understanding of project constraints and conceptual engineering design is preferred. • Experience with leading technology assessments and competitive procurement processes. • Prior experience with public speaking or presentations is strongly preferred. • Intermediate understanding of real property interests is preferred. • Willingness to work with and manage relationships with landowners and other stakeholders is required. Pay Range for the posted level: $142,000 - 213,000.00. Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Bloomington, MN typically begins with a specialized training program, which combines hands-on experience with technical education, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning the necessary theoretical knowledge. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring extensive on-the-job training and classroom instruction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector employs 1861 professionals in Minnesota, with a median weekly wage of $147.33 in the region. The industry projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $29.97 per hour in Bloomington, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $61,770 annually for experienced professionals.
