Job Description Summary

Are you an experienced mechanical technician with a passion for renewable energy?
Join our team as a Gearbox Repair Technician and play a critical role in maintaining and restoring wind turbine gearbox systems that power a sustainable future. In this hands-on role, you will perform the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of wind turbine gearboxes, ensuring all work meets the highest quality and safety standards.
You'll work with advanced tooling and equipment in a dynamic repair environment while contributing directly to the reliability and performance of wind energy assets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Exchange Bearings and gears as per engineering drawings and remanufacturing specifications
• Replace bearings, gears, seals, and other gearbox components to required quality standards.
• Perform mechanical assembly, rework, and repair activities on gearbox systems both in the workshop and, when required, at wind turbine sites.
• Support the repair and assembly of 750KW, 1.5/1.6MW, and 2.xMW wind turbine gearbox systems.
• Operate overhead cranes, lifting equipment, hydraulic pullers, torque tools, and other specialist repair equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret mechanical layouts, technical documentation, and engineering drawings to complete repair activities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in accordance with company safety and operational procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and waste management practices.
• Assist with gearbox repair activities at height within wind turbine nacelles when business needs require.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and operational efficiency.

 

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Technical Diploma, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working in a wind gearbox repair, maintenance, or remanufacturing environment.
• Certified in the use of lifting equipment, such as overhead and wall cranes, as well as lifting methods and practices by using appropriate slings, chains, hooks, etc..
• Trained on Bearings assembly practices, including clearance and preload calculation.
• Trained in the use of sealing and adhesives for bearings assembly
• Trained in hoses manufacturing and testing.
• Training on tightening practices and tools.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read, understand and follow mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
• Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and outdoor assignments in varying weather conditions when required.

 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading manufacturing environment
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within manufacturing operations
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects supporting the global energy transition

 

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging.

 

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.​

 

About GE Vernova Wind  segment

GE Vernova’s Wind segment is focused on delivering a suite of wind products and services to help accelerate a new era of energy by harnessing the power of wind. The business comprises the Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, and LM Wind Power businesses. Technologies provided to customers include the Haliade-X platform, our offshore wind turbine, and the next generation high efficiency 3-megawatt onshore wind turbine, as well as maintenance solutions and life extension optionality.

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