Reading - Wind Service Technician - Reading, KS

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Join one of the world’s leading suppliers of wind power solutions as a Wind Technician for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy! 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. SGRE is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms. The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. S/he will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.

Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary

The Wind Service Technician position is Located at the US-Reading, KS

Responsibilities

Service and maintenance wind turbines

Troubleshoot errors on wind turbine

Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering functions

Perform 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.

Performs technical, mainly pre-defined tasks for accomplishing defined service delivery work for customer equipment.

Support 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.

Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise

Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

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.

Must have minimum of 6 months experience in a mechanical, electrical or industrial field

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

Flexible travel schedule

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Must pass pre-hire background drug screening

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

#Entry levelPreferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

Certification from a Renewable Energy or Wind Technical Program

Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm

Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry

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With a worldwide installed capacity of 139 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 100 countries and a team of 30,000 people worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years.Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is a global organisation and it recognizes that its employees represent a large variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and languages. This wealth of diversity is what makes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy more innovative, creative, sensitive and committed to society. Our diversity is what makes us who we are, and we are immensely proud of that. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy believes that we all have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace regardless of our race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender, circumstances of pregnancy or parental leave, age, disability or marital status. We seek to promote respect for the law, equality and inclusion for our employees in order to ensure that there is no discrimination by reason of race, gender, marital status, ideology, political opinions, nationality, religion or any other personal, physical or social condition. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy offers a truly flexible and inspiring place to work, with a global presence and a commitment to providing a working environment in which every employee can develop their potential and maximize their contribution.