Heavy Lift Technician

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Position Overview:

• Join one of the world’s leading suppliers of wind power solutions, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as a Traveling Field Service Technician for Wind Power Services!

• 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.

• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is searching for advanced turbine technicians that are willing and capable of directing and / or being part of our Heavy Lifts and Large Corrective teams. Our compensation structuring will fit the experience level and is more than competitive in the market.

• The Incumbent for this role performs technical, mainly pre-defined tasks for accomplishing defined service delivery work for customer equipment.

• Relocation will not be offered for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Performs 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.

• Supports 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.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems independently and efficiently

• Provide excellent service to our customers

• Work in stressful, dangerous situations, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices

• Actively work on wind turbine projects

• Identify and report any and all incidents or near misses

• Assist Management team in documentation training, review, and new platform preparedness.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills

• Candidates must have previous experience in the following:

• Must have minimum of 2 years wind experience

• Must have major component exchange experience.

• Flexible travel schedule, with up to 100% travel

• Basic computer and iPad use skills

• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces

• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 lbs. or less as required by the equipment safety regulations

• Must pass a physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

• Must have clean driving record and pass pre-hire drug screening

• 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.

• Ability to apply and obtain a Company American Express card

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Work a flexible work schedule (Day shift / Night Shift)

• The Wind Service Travel Technician position requires 100% travel so qualified candidates must live within 50 miles of a major airport.

• 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

• CDL driver license - Class A

• 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.

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Preferred Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills

• SIEMENS GAMESA Lvl. 6 Troubleshooter Certification

• Liftra Crane Experience

• Liftra Operator Certification

• G.E., Vestas, Gamesa, Senvion Major Component Exchange Experience

• Crew/Team Lead experience

• Trainer role experience

• QEHS Experience (Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety)

• Valid GWO Certifications

• Rigger Signalmen (NCCCO) Certification

• QEHS Experience

Compensation:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $48,000 - $72,000.

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