Senior Technician at Siemens Gamesa in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.




Position Overview:

• Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint - join us in creating a better future for our planet.
  
  


• We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  


• In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues' safety at the heart of our organization.
  
  


• This role will be dedicated to the Coastal Virginia Offshore Windfarm in Norfolk, VA.
  
  


• How to contribute to our vision: Are you a dedicated and driven individual, who has a background in Maintenance or Service?
  
  


• Do you want to join a dynamic and busy team supporting the operation of our Offshore windfarms?
  
  


• We are now looking for enthusiastic Senior Technician to join our Coastal Virginia Offshore Service team based in Norfolk, Virginia.
  
  


• As a Senior Technician your key role will be to deliver excellent Service, MTBV (Meantime between visits) and First time Fix, while ensuring compliance with SGRE internal processes and procedures, U.S. Legislation, Environment, Health & Safety - EHS and Quality. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing Offshore Service team within a dynamic business, delivering innovation to the renewable energy. This is great development opportunity for someone looking to move into a first level leadership position. Once the Coastal Virginia Commercial project is active this role will transition to living and working offshore on our Service Operation Vessel on a 2 week on 2 week off rotation , leading our operational team in the execution of world class O&M activities.
  
  


• The position requires approximately 40% travel.
  
  


• Relocation maybe provided for this role, should it be necessary.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Active safety leadership when onshore, on board the SOV, in the turbine and in the Wind Farm - ensuring correct reporting of incidents and accidents, near misses and unsafe acts and conditions.
  
  


• Ensuring compliance with SGRE standards and U.S. legislation in relation to EHS, Quality and Service delivery
  
  


• Responsible for technical and safety documentation production and management. You will also drive and develop Risk Assessments and assemble additional documentation for work packages / tasks. In addition to developing and delivering the setting to Work procedures.
  
  


• Ensuring compliance with customer and contractual obligations whilst executing work packages / tasks. Whilst ensuring compliance with site rules and regulations
  
  


• Responsible for technician competency development and mentoring for SGRE and Customer employees.
  
  


• Maintaining efficient timescales for delivery of service activities, assisting in the creation of daily, weekly plans for site teams as in conjunction with Service Operations team.
  
  


• Taking the lead on safety stand events and ensure best practice is being used
  
  


• Providing support to Service and Troubleshooting teams when they call for parts or tools. Guide storekeeper to identify the right tools, parts and support getting it delivered to the turbine.
  
  


• Reporting to management and customer on the site status of the planned and unplanned maintenance
  
  


• Developing and improving standard operating procedures
  
  


• Use established remote diagnostic tools and systems to optimize turbine availability.
  
  


• Assist technicians that call for guidance in relation to the service manual or troubleshooting.
  
  


• Go through the checklist for final approval and keep technical documentation organized.
  
  


• Assist on technical accuracy and up to date reporting as per local, customer and organizational requirements.
  
  

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

• A High school diploma or equivalent .
  
  


• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial field
  
  


• Excellent customer service and communication skills
  
  


• Must pass pre-hire background drug screening.
  
  


• 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.
  
  

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Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience :

• Experience working in an industrial setting, ideally within the wind industry would be preferred
  
  


• An electrical, mechanical, or managerial education would be preferable, but not essential
  
  


• Experienced working with a large range of contractors and customers.
  
  


• Experienced working with MS Office applications and preferably SAP, Monitoring Operations and Registration System (MORS), Wind Hub or remote diagnostic tools would be an advantage
  
  


• Must be flexible to work in shifts at the project location (e.g. 2 weeks on at sea & 2 weeks off) to be confirmed. During training and ramp up for site, work Monday to Friday with weekends off may be required.
  
  


• This role post secondment overseas requires the person to be based within a daily commutable distance from Norfolk, Virginia.
  
  

To learn more about Siemens Gamesa, check out these videos:



Empowering our people


https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees



How do you imagine the future?


https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY



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