Technical Support Engineer - Wind (Maintenance & Operations)

4 days ago Hamburg, Germany

Job Description Summary

Position: Production Engineering
Location: Predominantly based in Hamburg , with international travel required.
Type: On-site with potential offshore work.

Job Description

Tasks

  • Ensure safe and efficient wind turbine (WTG) operations by improving preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
  • Develop standardized technical solutions in collaboration with customers to meet SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) targets.
  • Support GE Vernova's Lean initiatives by identifying process improvements and increase the efficiency.
  • Facilitate technical queries from customers to GEV Engineering (FPM) to ensure exceptional customer service.
  • Manage and streamline documentation processes, including approvals and coordination with engineering teams.
  • Prepare Maintenance Instructions and Troubleshooting Guides for operational deployment, including safety, parts and tool requirements.
  • Support alarm-handling feedback to standardize and enhance corrective maintenance procedures.
  • Promote safe systems of work, including LV/HV procedures and Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR).
  • Coordinate with engineering teams the issue prioritization, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., DMAIC) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance to planning, supply chain, and parts teams regarding spare parts and tooling requirements.

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Degree in electrical engineering or a technical education with a strong electrical focus.
  • Extensive professional experience in Technical Support, ideally within the wind industry.
  • Capable of working offshore at the wind farms. GWO certificates are welcome.
  • Significant experience in offshore WTG maintenance would be a plus.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global environment with remote teams, acting as a strong team player who enables change and drives work to completion.
  • Self-driven and strongly motivated, with the ability to take ownership of technical issues, proactively follow up on actions, and communicate clearly with technicians, engineering teams and customers.
  • Strong capability in office and cloud-based software tools, used for technical documentation, data analysis, maintenance planning and coordination with engineering and field teams.
  • Capable to communicate on an international level & being proactive to find the right point of contact.
  • Proven capability to evaluate technical tasks in a structured way, coordinate with other teams, and drive root-cause and corrective-action processes to closure.

What we can offer

  • A role with direct impact on the reliability of our wind turbines
  • International, collaborative environment with professional development opportunities
  • Flat hierarchies, supportive colleagues, and a modern, open company culture

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Hamburg, Germany
Job ID: GE_power-1567637111
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-12T18:41:53

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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