Offshore Wind Technician - Coastal Virginia

About the role

This position requires you to carry out all the duties associated with the service, maintenance, and repair of Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive Wind Turbines. This role must ensure world-class service is performed while driving a high First Time Fix Rate and Availability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out offshore service, maintenance, and troubleshooting on wind turbines
• Actively lead safety measures when onshore, on board the Service Operations Vessel (SOV), in the turbine, and in the Wind Farm - ensuring correct reporting of incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts and conditions
• Provide excellent service to our customers
• Work safely and effectively in a team of at least 2 people
• Work a flexible work schedule and analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with SGRE standards and U.S. legislation in relation to EHS, Quality, and Service delivery

Requirements

A period of technical upskilling and training could take place at various wind farms and training centers within the SGRE Fleet requiring up to 80% travel. During the operational phase of Coastal Virginia Commercial Project (176 x SG14-222 Direct Drive turbines), this person will then assume a shift pattern living and working offshore (e.g., 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off).

Qualifications

• The candidate must demonstrate strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success
• Relevant work experience, ideally within the wind industry, is preferred or demonstrated knowledge e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial, or automotive industry
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. An electrical and/or mechanical education would be preferable, but not essential
• Open to candidates in near completion of technical degrees/certifications
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
• 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

Skills

Strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $56,100 - $104,300 + OT and is eligible for our Gainshare bonus program.