Offshore Wind Technician - Coastal Virginia

Offshore Wind Technician - Coastal Virginia

About the Role

Job ID

302187

Location

United States of America

Florida

Orlando

Company

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, LLC

Organization

Wind Power

Business Unit

Offshore

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-Level / Graduate

A Snapshot of Your Day

This position requires you to carry out all the duties associated with the service, maintenance, and repair of Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive Wind Turbines. This role must ensure world class service is performed while driving a high First Time Fix Rate and Availability. A period of technical upskilling and training could take place at various wind farms and training centers within the SGRE Fleet requiring up to 80% travel. During the operational phase of Coastal Virginia Commercial Project (176 x SG14-222 Direct Drive turbines) this person will then assume a shift pattern living and working offshore (e.g., 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off).

How You'll Make an Impact

• Responsible for offshore service, maintenance, and troubleshooting on wind turbines
• Active safety leadership when onshore, on board the Service Operations Vessel (SOV), in the turbine and in the Wind Farm - ensuring correct reporting of incidents and accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts and conditions
• Provide excellent service to our customers
• Working safely and effectively in a team of at least 2 people
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with SGRE standards and U.S. legislation in relation to EHS, Quality and Service delivery

What You Bring

• The candidate must demonstrate strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success
• Relevant work experience, ideally within the wind industry, is preferred or demonstrated knowledge e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. An electrical and/or mechanical education would be preferable, but not essential. Open to candidates in near completion of technical degrees/certifications
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
• 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

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

The Coastal Virginia team and Siemens Energy are leading the way by delivering the service and maintenance agreement for one of the words largest offshore windfarms. We deliver world class customer service with our focus on high availability and turbine performance while working in a dynamic offshore environment.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program
• Safe and supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits with multiple plan options!
• Generous PTO program, paid holidays, and floating holidays!
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Parental leave

This job is a traveling/remote position. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.  Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html.  The base salary range for this position is $56,100 - $104,300 + OT and is eligible for our Gainshare bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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