Job Description Summary

Job Description

Do you want to play a hands-on role in powering a sustainable future by keeping the world’s most advanced wind turbines running at peak performance?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Wind Turbine Technician to join our Renewables Wind Services team based in Northants, GB.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Wind Wind energy is essential to a low-carbon future. We design and build advanced Offshore and Onshore Wind technologies, as well as high-performing Wind Turbine Blades, to capture the power of nature and turn it into progress.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Wind Turbine Technician will perform vital maintenance and repairs on wind turbine generators to ensure safe and efficient energy production.

You will play a critical role in our field operations, acting as the frontline technical expert responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic health of our wind turbine fleet. Your daily efforts will ensure that our technology continues to deliver clean, reliable energy to the grid while upholding the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Executing complex technical repairs and routine maintenance on wind turbine components.

• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues to minimize downtime.

• Adhering to rigorous safety protocols to ensure a zero-harm environment for yourself and your team.

• Documenting maintenance activities and technical findings accurately to ensure high-quality service data.

• Collaborating with site teams to optimize turbine performance and reliability.

• Improving service efficiency by identifying and reporting recurring technical challenges.

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.

• Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.

• Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and field assignments.

Skills for Success

You should be a dedicated technical professional with a passion for renewable energy and:

• The ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical or electrical system issues.

• The capability to work safely and effectively at heights and in confined spaces.

• An understanding of power generation equipment, electrical systems, or heavy industrial machinery.

• An expertise in using diagnostic tools and technical manuals to perform precision repairs.

• A keen interest in advancing your career within the fast-growing wind energy sector.

A formal education or trade qualification in a relevant engineering or technical field is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Northants location.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

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