Wind Turbine Technician - South Lanarkshire
Do you want to play a hands-on role in powering a more sustainable future by maintaining the wind energy infrastructure that keeps our communities bright?
GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Wind Turbine Technician to join our Onshore Wind team based in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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 essential preventative maintenance and service activities to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our wind farm assets.
You will act as a key member of our site-based team, taking direct responsibility for the upkeep of wind turbine systems. Your work will involve technical troubleshooting, meticulous documentation of maintenance activities, and close collaboration with site teams and contractors to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Maintaining wind turbine performance through the execution of detailed preventative maintenance schedules.
- Performing safe, high-quality technical inspections and servicing while working at height.
- Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of all maintenance checklists, materials used, and hours logged.
- Coordinating effectively with internal teams and external service providers to streamline site operations.
- Collaborating with your team to troubleshoot technical issues and improve system reliability.
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 commitment to quality and safety, featuring:
- The ability to interpret and follow complex technical documentation and instructions.
- The capability to thrive in a team-based environment while working at height.
- An understanding of safe systems of work within an industrial, commercial, or heavy industry setting.
- An expertise in technical problem-solving and structured, analytical task management.
- A keen interest in continuous personal development and professional growth.
Professional training in a mechanical or electrical engineering sector (such as an SVQ/NVQ Level 3) 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 on-site across our three wind farms in South Lanarkshire, Scotland - Whitelee, Black Law and Clachan Flats.
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.
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
