Company: GE Vernova

Location: Chatham-Kent, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:25:52 GMT

Job description: Job Description Summary The Wind Technician position requires local travel within the hub. The Wind Technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). The Wind Technician partners and communicates with the Site Lead and Manager to execute on contract requirements and timelines and ensures alignment with GE excellence!Job DescriptionPlease note: This is not a remote position. The work location for this position includes all wind sites within Hub ON1 in the Raliegh/Chatam ON area. You are expected to work at all sites within this Hub and report to work at any site within this Hub as assigned by your manager. Relocation to the area is required.Roles and Responsibilities:Responsible for Mechanical disassembly, inspection and assembly of Wind Gearboxes. You will report to the Shop Operations Leader.In addition you will:Exchange Bearings and gears as per engineering drawings and remanufacturing specificationsBe able to perform standard mechanical assembly procedures, perform rework, and repair of gearbox components and systems to drawing specifications Downtower in the repair shop or Uptower in the Wind Turbine.Repair and Assembly of WTG 750KW, -5/-6MW and -x MW turbines.Maintain proper handling of GE tools and equipment.Occasionally required to work in tight areas, ladders, scissor lift, greater than 4m high off ground.Occasionally required to perform repair operations uptowerPossess thorough knowledge and ability to use all tools associated with assembling units according to required specifications:lifting equipment, wall and overhead cranesHydraulic and electric Torque toolsSpecific hydraulic pullers for disassembly operationsOther Tools included but not limited to impact drills, magnetic drills, drill press, angle grinders, sanders, basic hand tools (manual and pneumatic)Measurement Tools, calibers, oil flushing equipment.Read and understand mechanical layout, engineering drawingsFollow all EH&S guidelines and policiesFollow good environmental practices and waste management procedures. Segregate waste in the pertinent containers at the Repair Hall.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED, and1+ year(s) experience as a Wind Technician/Wind Mechanic, orCompleted Wind Certificate Program/Associates orPost-Secondary Degree in Energy, or equivalent mechanical or electrical work experience, andPassing a Technical Knowledge Assessment, andBasic computer skillsDesired CharacteristicsCertified in the use of lifting equipment, such as overhead and wall cranes, as well as lifting methods and practices by using appropriate slings, chains, hooks, etc..Trained on Bearings assembly practices, including clearance and preload calculation.Trained in the use of sealing and adhesives for bearings assemblyTrained in hoses manufacturing and testing.Training on tightening practices and tools.Ability to read, understand and follow mechanical and electrical engineering drawingsSelf-motivated to work with minimal guidance and willingness to learn from othersAbility and Willingness to work at heights and confined spaces, repairing gearboxes uptower in the Nacelle enclosure if requiredAbility and willingness to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, in order to meet business needsAbility to follow instructions and be willing to work outside under adverse weather conditionsExperience working in a Wind Gearbox Repair Shop is a plus#LI-AP3Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes