Senior GE Troubleshooting Technician

Sky Climber
Laverne, OK, United States
25 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Reliability Engineering Diagnostic Tools Laptops

Job description

Sky Climber Renewables (SCR) is seeking experienced Senior GE Troubleshooting Technicians to provide advanced operational and maintenance support near Laverne, Oklahoma. This role is designed for highly skilled GE technicians who can diagnose, repair, and resolve complex turbine faults with limited supervision. Successful candidates will serve as technical leaders on site, supporting scheduled maintenance, advanced corrective maintenance, turbine recovery, and reliability improvement activities. This is a long-term, site-based position supporting GE SLE 1.5-77 turbines, SSB Pitch systems, and GE converter systems., * Analyze turbine faults and identify root causes of recurring operational issues

  • Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, communication, pitch, converter, and control system faults
  • Troubleshoot and repair SSB Pitch and GE converter systems
  • Support turbine return-to-service and site reliability improvement initiatives
  • Lead complex corrective maintenance activities within assigned capability
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Service Technicians and newer team members
  • Use GE turbine software, electrical schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation to isolate and resolve faults
  • Execute work in accordance with OEM procedures, customer requirements, and SCR safety standards
  • Complete work orders, service records, and maintenance documentation accurately and on time
  • Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment, and work areas
  • Operate company and customer vehicles safely and responsibly
  • Participate in rotating on-call support as required, This position utilizes a rotating four-day workweek intended to support work-life balance while maintaining continuous site coverage. Teams rotate schedules to provide operational support Monday through Friday and participate in an organized on-call rotation for weekend coverage.

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years of troubleshooting and repair experience on GE wind turbines
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting GE converter systems
  • Demonstrated experience with SSB Pitch systems
  • Advanced capability diagnosing electrical and control system faults
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot turbine outages and complex operational issues
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pitch, converter, and control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, fault logs, and technical documentation
  • Proficiency using laptops, diagnostic software, electrical test equipment, and turbine control interfaces
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, * Experience supporting GE SLE 1.5-77 turbines
  • Formal GE converter training
  • Formal SSB Pitch training
  • Prior experience in a site-based wind farm operations and maintenance environment
  • Experience mentoring technicians or leading complex troubleshooting activities

Professional Expectations

  • Demonstrate strong safety leadership at all times
  • Maintain compliance with SCR, customer, OSHA, and site-specific requirements
  • Exhibit professionalism, accountability, and integrity
  • Mentor teammates and contribute positively to site culture
  • Communicate effectively with customers, site management, and fellow technicians
  • Support continuous improvement and turbine reliability initiatives, * Ability to climb wind turbines vertically 300 feet or more
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work indoors or outdoors in varying and adverse weather conditions
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, and work in physically demanding environments
  • Weight requirement of 120-280 pounds, including clothing, boots, and standard personal protective equipment
  • Ability to meet all customer and site-specific fitness-for-duty requirements, * Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to pass background check(s) and drug screening
  • Ability to meet customer-specific site access requirements
  • Ability to maintain all required technical and safety certifications

Benefits & conditions

  • Four-day rotating work schedule may be available to promote work-life balance
  • Long-term local employment with minimal travel requirements
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing renewable energy organization
  • Safety-first culture focused on employee development and success

About the company

Sky Climber Renewables (SCR) provides specialized field services to the utility-scale wind industry across North America. We support OEMs, asset owners, and developers with qualified technicians, structured execution, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and workforce professionalism. SCR is part of the Sky Climber family of companies, with more than 70 years of experience supporting work at height through engineered access solutions and field services. Learn more about Sky Climber Renewables at: www.skyclimber-re.com

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