Objective
To travel to support wind farm site operations, large corrective change-outs, design modifications, scheduled maintenances, and general turbine service activities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Desired Skills, Experience & Requirements
- Troubleshoot and repair problems on variable speed/variable pitch wind turbines
- Perform all mechanical and electrical component maintenance, and repair and replace components as required
- Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fundamental skills
- Climb 300 feet or more on a regular basis
- Complete required paperwork (e.g., service reports, time cards, expense reports, etc.)
- Exhibit positive, courteous behavior with customers, businesses and co-workers
- Read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Use all mandated safety equipment and comply with all safety requirements, in accordance with company and government regulations and guidelines
- Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- Participate in on-the-job training with on-site personnel
- Work weekends, holidays and overtime, as needed
- Regularly work 50+ hours a week
- Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to travel for up to 6 weeks at a time
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis, and work in inclement weather
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, and tower rescue certificates preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development