Wind Turbine Field Service Technician
The Wind Turbine Field Service Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, and/or retrofitting low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and wind farms. Additionally, performing preventative maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner while utilizing appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, while executing and servicing customer requirements.
• Perform routine mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance on wind turbines and associated equipment
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
• Document all work performed using a computer
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
• Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment
• Work a 40+ hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods
• Complete special projects or various miscellaneous organizational duties as may be requested periodically
• Be responsive to situational and organizational change
• This position requires 100% travel. Must be able to travel be able to travel to remote locations across the country for extended periods of time (Alltite will provide transportation.)
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Ability to work safely and to properly use PPE;
• Must meet specified manufacturer weight limits not to exceed not 260 pounds. This restriction is due to the weight restrictions related to the life-saving fall-arrest equipment that must be worn while working at heights. Employee weight is subject to review at any time during employment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Basic wind technician certificates (Tower rescue, CPR, First Aid, AED, OSHA 10, competent climber, confined space, working at heights, NFPA 70, LOTO)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in wind energy; (Wind turbine operation and/or maintenance. Any other experience deemed relevant for the position (electromechanical, industrial mechanics) will be considered)
• GWO Certified Training
• Mechanically inclined
• Four or more years of experience relevant to the position
• Experience in with Microsoft Dynamics Office products or other ERP and CRM systems
• Extreme weather conditions; cold, hot, rainy, windy, etc.
• Confined spaces
• Vibration and moving mechanical parts
Non-exempt full-time position, base wage
• 401(K) Savings Plan with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Healthy Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• 8 paid holidays plus a “floating holiday”
• Long-Term Disability (no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability (no cost to employee)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Referral Program
• Tools, equipment and what is needed to get the job done
• Working for a dynamic and growing company
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