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GEV Wind Power · 1 month ago

GE LOTO Certified Traveling Wind Technician

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

GEV Wind Power is a leader in supporting power generation from wind energy, focusing on maintaining rotor blades. They are seeking a GE LOTO Certified Traveling Wind Technician to travel extensively and apply expertise in Lockout/Tagout procedures to support blade repair operations on GE turbines, ensuring safety and operational excellence.

ConstructionEnergyOil and Gas

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Assist in the operation of the basket, rigging/de-rigging blade access platform, and perform tag-lining

Help the team solve problems related to the work scope

Assist in maintaining organized on-site supply inventory during repair operations

Miscellaneous operations support tasks as required by team leader

Provide quality customer service and site rules and pay attention to detail

Professional conduct both on and off site; care for company property and interests

Maintain personal, team and site safety

Be a team player for a diverse team

Qualification

GE LOTO CertificationGE Qualified Electrical Worker 1GWO Basic Safety TrainingOSHA 10NFPA 70-EConfined Space TrainingComposite Blade Repair KnowledgeTechnical Drawing InterpretationPowered Hand Tools UsageTeamworkProblem SolvingFlexibility

Required

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

Ability to safely and correctly use powered hand tools

Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including by air and ground transportation, often on short notice, and to spend extended periods away from home at project sites

Ability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day when required

Must be flexible for changes of scope and schedule

Ability to work well as a team and take guidance

Valid driver's license, good MVR report, and must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle

Must be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 300 feet/90 meters, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment

Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and safely operate equipment

US/Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunity

Preferred

Prefer knowledge of composite blade repair specifications and techniques (but not required)

Prefer ability to read complex technical drawings and processes

IT literate (email, internet, iPad)

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid

GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) – electrical, hydraulic, mechanical

IRATA or SPRAT rope access experience and certification is a plus; certificate must be current, and candidate must be physically capable of performing rope access work safely

OSHA 10 General Industry

GE NAM Blade LOTO certificate