Job Description Summary

The Major Component Upgrade (MCU) Leader will be responsible for the large component replacement, Specialized repair, Uptower repair as well as maintenance of wind turbine generators. This can include repairs (both returns and field), technical support or a field service or other service request Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (safety, quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build strategy on MCE / Uptowner execution for sub-region
• Evaluate and coordinate on Crane, Tooling, Lifting and Resources for smoother execution
• Drive actions to ensure the global standard hrs are achieved in region on MCE / Uptower execution and overall job costs (labor + materials) are driven down year over year
• Leverage and share best practices and lesson learning between other regions and subregions
• Coordinate with parts team for building inventory and availability of parts.
• Evaluate CMS anomalies and drive timely actions
• Review and follow EHS policies, and procedures applicable for execution of major component replacement and uptower works
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbines
• Certification and maintenance of major component / uptower tooling.
• Coordinate between sites , FRO, Warehouse  & Tooling
• Review GE WDI / Procedures, Provide feedback and apply effectively for field execution
• Coordinate with regional MCE team on training and knowledge sharing across sub -region
• Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision
• Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
• Communicate site status to engineers, customers, and management
• Complete all required EHS Training and adapt best EHS practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field such as engineering fields, mechanical or electrical from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in lifting activities
• Minimum 5 years of experience in wind energy field
• Proficient in fault finding lifting, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment, or within their specialized area of expertise
• Experience in overall wind farm operations and maintenance, installation and heavy lift main component exchange
• No restrictions on domestic or overseas travel
• Skilled in using MS Office software tools
• Able to work rotating shifts

Desired Characteristics:

• Professional working proficiency in English is a plus
• Experience in wind turbine component repairs, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 90% of the time, as required
• Analytical & data manipulation/mining skills … advanced Excel skills (pivot tables), Access, Tableau, etc.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
• Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
• Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience
• Experience using hydraulic power tools
• Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
• Proficient computers skills in Excel, Word, Web Tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position