Entering the wind energy trade in Washington, DC, typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growing demand for wind energy professionals, with projections indicating a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Aspiring wind energy professionals in Washington, DC, can expect to earn an average of $3,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training provide opportunities for aspiring wind energy professionals to gain the necessary skills and certifications, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
About the Role "> We are seeking a highly skilled Wind Turbine Technician II to join our team. In this intermediate-level position, you will use your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical experience to perform maintenance and/or installation work on assigned wind turbines under minimal supervision. "> As a Wind Turbine Technician II, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of yourself and your team while working at heights and in small spaces. You will also provide mentorship to entry-level technicians and contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety, and attention to detail. "> The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of technical wind industry experience. They will also possess strong communication skills and the ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics. "> Responsibilities "> • "> • Perform maintenance and/or installation work on assigned wind turbines under minimal supervision."> • Ensure the safety of yourself and your team while working at heights and in small spaces."> • Provide mentorship to entry-level technicians."> • Contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety, and attention to detail."> "> Requirements "> • "> • High School Diploma or equivalent."> • At least 1 year of technical wind industry experience."> • Strong communication skills."> • Able to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics."> "> Benefits "> • "> • An attractive salary."> • A comprehensive benefits plan."> • Paid Time Off (PTO)."> • An excellent health insurance plan."> • A global bonus.">
See More Details >>Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II - 100% Travel - US Nationwide This position is remote requiring 100% travel, hiring applicants from anywhere within the United States. This is an hourly paid position. With travel, overtime and other supplemental earnings, resource technicians may have the ability toearn over $100,000 per year. Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below At Vestas, we’re not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you’re equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead! To show our appreciation for the expertise you bring along, we’re excited to offer a $2,500 USD sign-on bonus. • Eligibility requirements apply, speak with a Vestas representative for more details. Do you enjoy travel? Are you looking to further develop your electrical and mechanical skillsets while gaining exposure to a variety of exciting new projects?Then consider joining our Resource Team to travel to our sites across North America and grow and train with the best in the wind industry. Sales/SBU AME/Resource The resource department is part of the greater operations department supporting service sites and construction projects with technicians and field support personnel. The department is responsible to provide Vestas trained and qualified technicians as well as contractor personnel as requested by operations service and construction. This group is a key activity within the company because execution of construction projects and service plans is dependent on the ability to move resources where they are needed on schedule. Responsibilities • Ability to travel 100% of the time and also requires working overtime, including working a variable work schedule as needed to meet business goals • Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being practiced. Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management • Demonstrates and promotes integrity, professional initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis. Also may assist with or perform basic quality audits • Performs intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks as assigned. This includes proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into company system, such as SAP • Effectively gathers information regarding turbine performance / issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure a suitable resolution • Follows basic structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks to include the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge). Initiates and performs most work tasks with limited supervision and follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules, completing plans as directed and performs according to written and verbal instruction from higher level technical staff • Effectively promotes a healthy team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower level technical staff. Visibly supports and promotes team spirit and collaboration, supports change initiatives and looks for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures while communicating through appropriate channels to implements improvements using the appropriate control management protocol • Interfaces with customer and may respond to customer inquiries. Will refer complex customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager. Demonstrates professional customer focus at all times Qualifications • Required - High school diploma or equivalent • Preferred - Post high school education (ie wind school, trade school, college) or a minimum two (2) year wind industry experience – electrical experience, including ability to read electrical drawings • Proven use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge). • Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices / protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation). Ability to complete detailed component inspections and report on findings • Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport • Significant attention to detail and execution, good interpersonal and customer relation skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives • Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data • Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated Competencies • Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging • Ability to read, comprehend and write in English • Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push/pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time • Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts and comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters • Ability to effectively participate in all training courses, including high-angle rescue and training • Periodic walking, ability to hear and use close range radios, and having efficient field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions • Comfort working remotely with limited supervisory interaction What we offer As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; vacation; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and team members with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department. Target pay range: $27-$30+/hr (+ additional per diem and travel incentives) CCPA Notice for California Applicants
See More Details >>Job Description Summary The Wind Hub Manager reports to the Service Director and is a strategic role accountable for building long term relationships with customers, driving optimized operations, fiscal management, and hub safety. Overall scope includes leading a hub team, managing daily hub operations, turbine output, as well as exemplify excellence in leadership, safety, quality control, and financial oversight. The Wind Hub Manager partners closely with the customer and ensures alignment with GE operational excellence. This role will be responsible for the following wind farms: Sites include: North Hurlburt, South Hurlburt & Horseshoe Bend. Job Description As the Wind Hub Manager at Oregon you will: • People Leadership • Provide leadership to support multi-site service hub- Initiate and support staffing requirements, coaching, training, and corrective action concerning employees and contracted partners; and succession planning. • Own the safety culture within the hub- inclusive of contracted partners and customers. • Execute daily Plan of the Day calls – prioritize and manage dispatch schedule. • Customer Point of Contact • Customer focused approach to build long term relationships with customers to deliver business objectives and meet contractual requirements. • Partner with CPM | Customer Performance Manager • Escalate customer concerns with priority • Partner with cross-functional teams like Sales, Commercial Operations, Sourcing, Finance, HR to meet the deliverables. • Turbine Return to Service • Prioritize turbine performance to meet/exceed performance commitments. • Multi-site leadership • Be innovative and engaged in all areas of facility operations aligned with individual site plans to include creative problem solving with LEAN thinking. • Lead operations within multi-site service hub ensuring weekly visits to each site; • Drive safety focus • Continue to grow customer relationship • Team engagement and development • Strong functional knowledge in Operations and Maintenance best industry practices, planning, organizing, coordinating, executing, and controlling the wind hub activities, productivity improvements, operational excellence in outage management. Strong leadership skills, ability to embrace and adapt to change and influence others. Qualifications/Requirements • HS Diploma/or GED • Minimum 5 years relevant experience inclusive of leadership, • And 3 years experience in a field services or equivalent role in the energy industry, • Ability and willingness to travel within the hub, may require overnights. • Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: • Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical/Electronic field preferred. • Comprehensive writing skills to meet contractual reporting obligations, as required • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Ability, willingness, and adaptability to take initiative and work without direct supervision • Advanced computer skills utilizing word and spreadsheet processing, e-mail programs, facility control and management systems, and computer diagnostic and troubleshooting tools • Wind turbine or energy industry experience • Advanced electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience, including use of hydraulic power tools • Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements • Comprehensive writing skills to meet contractual reporting obligations, as required • Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Hub. The base pay range for this position is $91,400.00 - 121,800.00 - 152,200.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 10%. This posting is expected to close no earlier than May 5th, 2025. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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. GE Vernova 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes #LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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