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Lead Composite Field Specialist

Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa

United States · Remote
Posted 6+ months ago

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Position Overview -

  • This position will be responsible for performing and lead crews to perform composite field inspections, repairs, and design modifications of wind turbine blades and other composite parts in wind turbines.

  • Relocation will not be offered for this role.

Responsibilities -

  • Performs 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.

  • Supports 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.

  • Help develop suppliers and internal resources to perform TSWA in the field.

  • Cross support technologies to directly help mechanical work in the field.

  • This is position key goal is to support the Texas area but is a traveling role for NAM.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Candidate should have knowledge about the composite work and minimum 2-3 years of experience on the field.

  • Must have a High school diploma

  • Must have clean driving record and pass pre-hire drug screening.

  • Understanding of basic turbine trouble shooting

  • Knowledge of blades and inspection techniques

  • Understanding of turbine work and safety practices

  • Knowledge of composite materials and blade repair

  • Microsoft Excel, Word

  • Ability to work from height for inspection or repairs

  • Flexible travel schedule, up to 95%.

  • 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

  • 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.

Compensation:

  • The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $58000 - $88000.

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Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Rope Access Technician

  • Vocation/Technical School/ Diploma Program

  • Associate’s Degree

  • Suspended Platform rigging and operation

  • Familiarity with Gamesa and/or Siemens Mechanical/Electrical turbine operation.

  • Ability to lead repair team.

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Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.