Offshore Basic Traveling Service Technician (USA)
GEV Wind Power is seeking an Offshore Traveling Basic Service Technician to join our growing offshore wind operations team.
This is a hands-on, travel-intensive position supporting basic maintenance activities on offshore wind turbines. The successful candidate will work as part of a team in a challenging offshore environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
Candidates must be available to start as early as August 24, 2026, to attend required New Hire Orientation.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform basic scheduled and preventative maintenance activities on offshore wind turbines.
Assist experienced technicians with assigned maintenance activities.
Perform basic mechanical and electrical tasks in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
Assist with component replacements, adjustments, and general turbine maintenance.
Use hand tools, power tools, torque equipment, and other service equipment safely and correctly.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, and other established safety procedures.
Work safely at heights and within confined spaces inside wind turbine structures.
Participate in offshore transfers between vessels and turbine structures in accordance with required procedures.
Maintain tools, equipment, PPE, and work areas in safe and serviceable condition.
Complete maintenance documentation, checklists, timesheets, and other required records accurately.
Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, and pre-task planning.
Follow customer, site, vessel, and GEV Wind Power policies and procedures.
Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, incidents, equipment damage, and quality issues.
Work effectively with technicians, supervisors, vessel crews, customers, and other project personnel.
Perform additional duties as required to support offshore service operations.
We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:
Minimum of 6+ months of experience in wind turbine service and maintenance
Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and torque/tensioning equipment
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical procedures, and safety documentation
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Ability and willingness to work in an offshore environment and travel 100%
Must be comfortable working aboard vessels and in offshore environments.
Must be able to safely transfer between vessels and offshore wind turbine structures.
Must be physically capable of climbing wind turbine towers and ladders while wearing required PPE and carrying necessary equipment.
Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record
Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
Satisfactory criminal background check
The following certifications are optional and considered a plus:
GWO BST Offshore (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
GWO ART Hub & Nacelle - Advanced Rescue Training
Offshore Step Medical
XBR Sholder Width Measurements
Chester Step
OSHA 10 General Industry
NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness
What are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?
Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match
12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidays
Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)
Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform
We listen to our technician needs and value their feedback (consistent technician feedback surveys)
Ongoing work for our top talent
A little bit about us:
A Career Enabling You to Make a Global Impact!
You will have heard about the term ‘energy transition’ and perhaps wondered what this means and even how you can get involved. We can see fundamental changes in our daily lives from the electrification of motor vehicles to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels through the increased use of renewable energy sources.
At GEV Wind Power, we are a key part of this transition and proud to be helping in a small way to accelerate the change. Our role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where we are the market leader for maintaining one of the key components, the rotor blades. If the blades become damaged or simply lose their structural integrity through erosion from wind and rain, their efficiency and ability to produce power reduces dramatically. Our job is to ensure the blades keep their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.
A career with GEV is taking ownership of the challenges we face globally and personally contributing to a positive future for us all. You will also join a dynamic and team orientated organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change
As published by recruitee · 22 questions · 1 written answer
Basics
Full name, Email, CV, Cover letter, Phone
Short answers (5)
- Home Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)
- What year were you born (used only for driving eligibility)?
- What is your WINDA ID number?
- What are your hourly rate expectations?
- Where did you hear about opportunities at GEV Wind Power? (Online, Referral, Word of Mouth, Open Day?)
Pick from a list (16)
- Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
- Do you have or can you obtain a valid Passport?
- Where is your current legal residence?
- Do you have a valid Driver's License and a good MVR record?
- Do you have any felony convictions in the past 10 years?
- Is your body weight more or less than the following?
- Are you comfortable working aboard vessels in an offshore environment?
- Are you willing and able to work offshore for extended periods and according to project-specific rotations?
- This is a travel-based position requiring frequent travel by commercial airline to project sites throughout North America. Travel by air is an essential function of this role. GEV provides flight accommodations for mobilization, demobilization, and approved R&R travel. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?
- Which of the below certifications do you currently hold?
- This is a Traveling Technician role. Are you able to travel for work 100% on an 8/1 rotation throughout the year?
- Will you promise to not use any substance, including marijuana, that impair your ability to safely work, including when driving a company vehicle?
- Are you able to successfully meet ALL of the following physical demands: climb wind turbines up to 125m+ (400+ feet), stand and walk, lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs,, crawl, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, grip and manually manipulate tools, parts and dials with repetitive motion?
- Are you comfortable working at heights, up to 400 feet, and not afraid of heights?
- Are you committed to following company and client Safety, Quality and Performance policies and procedures?
- Candidates must be available to start as early as August 24, 2026, to attend required New Hire Orientation.
Written answers (1)
- Please list all of the wind farms you have worked at during your wind career?