Field Service Technician II
$68,640–$74,880 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on service, diagnostic testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on wind turbines across the US, Mexico, and Canada, including climbing towers up to 300 feet to inspect mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Perform fault finding on brakes and discs, complete detailed post-visit reports with spare part recommendations, and manage field claims while adhering to strict safety protocols and work procedures. Prepare for each visit by reviewing manuals, gathering site data, and communicating with local applications engineers, then deliver exceptional customer service and secure service contracts during on-site engagements. Maintain required GWO certifications and physical fitness for remote outdoor environments.
Required Qualifications
- 100% Travel
- Valid passport
- Competence to work on wind turbines
- Ability to climb wind turbines (upwards of 130m)
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and tools weighing up to 50-75 lbs regularly
- Stamina to work long shifts, often in remote or outdoor environments
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach in confined or awkward spaces
- Good range of motion and physical agility
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain
- Adequate visual acuity (corrective lenses acceptable)
- Hearing ability to safely operate tools, read instruments, and communicate effectively in noisy environments
- Ability to safely access, reach, and perform required tasks while using mandatory safety equipment
- Ability to wear and operate personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses, helmets, gloves, and fall protection systems
- Completion of safety training, including CPR and first aid
- Ability to safely ascend, descend, and work within wind turbine towers while utilizing all required fall protection and safety equipment
- Ability to properly fit and use company-approved harnesses, ladders, climbing systems, and other personal protective equipment in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications
- Eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Wind Program Graduate
- GWO certification
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Basic Safety Training (BST)
- Basic Technical Training (BTT)
- Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
- Fall Protection/Rescue Training
- LOTO
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- GWO Working at Heights
- GWO Manual Handling
- GWO Fire Awareness
- GWO First Aid
- GWO ART
- GWO BTT
- GWO SGTT
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (minimum Excel, Word and Power Point)
Desired Qualifications
- Open to travel to customer wind farms for long periods of time
- Work independently
- Great communication skills
- Well organized
- Motivated
- Technical background in servicing wind turbines
- Hands on service and aftermarket support experience
- Claims and quality department support experience
- Specific trainings and electrical / mechanical competencies
- Diagnostic testing experience
- Installation experience
- Troubleshooting experience
- Maintenance experience
- Repairs to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components/systems experience
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Disc Troubleshooting
- Complete various reports, checklists, and hazard analysis
- Participate in company and customer HSE/training programs
- Deliver exceptional customer experience/service
- Follow and implement work procedures for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair, and maintain Wind Turbine components
- Populate, track and communicate client and company documentation
- Maintain a clean work area, equipment, and tooling
- Investigate scope of work
- Gather and review Manuals and Drawings
- Request pictures and information from site
- Request customer personnel
- Verify the brakes, discs, and hydraulic systems are properly installed/integrated
- Trouble shoot and fault finding during various service jobs
- Check existing brake system during regular service visits
- Groove discs in wind turbine
- Write detailed, high quality reports incl. recommended spare parts
- Upsell spare parts while on service jobs
- Secure service contracts with customers
- Perform field claim jobs
- Put training programs together for customers
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to listen to customers wants, needs and expectations
- Stay on site during service visits until client releases us
- Technical understanding and background knowledge of wind turbines
- Customer Service skills
- Ability to communicate with customers promptly
- Ability to work in a team environment and share information among peers
- Ability to handle deadlines and stressful situations
- Ability to climb wind turbine towers up to 300 feet and work confidently at elevated heights for extended periods
- Must have the stamina to work long shifts, often in remote or outdoor environments
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain while wearing required safety gear
- Ability to safely access, reach, and perform required tasks while using mandatory safety equipment
- Must be able to wear and operate personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses, helmets, gloves, and fall protection systems
- Completion of safety training, including CPR and first aid
- Ability to safely ascend, descend, and work within wind turbine towers while utilizing all required fall protection and safety equipment
- Candidates must be able to properly fit and use company-approved harnesses, ladders, climbing systems, and other personal protective equipment in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Or combination of education and experience to be considered in lieu of a degree
- GWO certification highly preferred
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