Wind Turbine Technician (travel)

Job Title:

Wind Turbine Technician

Department:

Wind, Renewable Services

Reports to:

This position reports directly to: Assistant Field Operations Manager

Location:

Field

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time. WINDA ID required for consideration

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Working in and around wind turbines
• Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis
• Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority
• Install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines
• Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly
• Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
• Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions
• Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card
• Must possess an active GWO BST certification or have the ability to obtain.
• Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate wind energy or related preferred
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience working in and around wind turbines, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or wind energy degree or certificate
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools
• Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the SkyMast Energy’s Zero Injury principles
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling
• Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor
• Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to:

First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, etc.

• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO
• Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction

Working Environment:

• Regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions and demanding physical situations
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Experience:

• 1 year (Preferred)
• Siemens platforms preferred
• Vestas, Nordex, GE preferred
• GE LOTO, troubleshooting PRIORITY preferred

License/Certification:

• GWO WINDA ID (Provide for consideration)

Willingness to travel:

• 100%

Work Location: On the road

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We offer competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth in the renewable energy industry. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for clean energy and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to pass a drug screening and background check?

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Projects range from 2 weeks-6 months and all of our techs need to be available fit for duty 5-6 days a week 10-12 hours a day, are you good with that schedule?

• This is a 100% travel position, with sites nationwide, are you good with being on the road for months at a time?
• We do NOT do a rotation schedule, no 6 week on 1 week off, we expect technicians to remain on their project, but do offer time off with advance notice, is this ok?
• Please Provide your WINDA ID number (REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION)
• Do you have Acciona experience?

Experience:

• GE Troubleshooting & LOTO: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• GWO Certification (Required)
• Driver's License with no moving violations in the last year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $24 - $32