Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&R)

Apply

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary

As An O&M Field Technician You Will Be Responsible For Performing And Overseeing The Operations, Maintenance And Repair Of Wind Turbines While Ensuring All Work All Work Is Performed In a Safe And Efficient Manner. Other Requirements Include:

• Must live within 45 miles of site location (Humboldt, IA)
• Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300 feet
• Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee
• Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Required overnight travel for safety training and other required activities
• Perform routine Operations and Maintenance activities on a daily basis, including scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and associated repairs
• Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service
• Keeps fully informed of current developments in wind industry, regulations and Company procedures
• Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Secondary education highly preferred
• One (1) – five (5) years of functional experience in Wind Energy (or) related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility and adaptability
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations
• Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field & shop environment.

• Full Time position up to 40 hours per week; may require occasional overtime as needed
  
  

Specific Physical Requirements Include:

• On feet for approximately 90% of the time while working
• Regularly lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds and up to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally
• Some travel occasional, possibly overnight at times
  
  

TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer

Salary Description

$23-$34