Wind Technician 1 - Panhandle
$58,240–$58,240 year
On-sitePanhandle, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Operate and maintain wind turbines, substations, and transmission lines while troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems using schematics and diagnostic tools. Perform component repairs and replacements, execute preventive maintenance per OEM standards, and operate service vehicles while maintaining organized tool inventory. Comply with all environmental health and safety programs and adhere to internal controls during daily tower climbing and adverse weather conditions. Collect data and prepare reports to meet plant requirements. Participate in an on-call schedule, work overtime on holidays and weekends, and may travel to other sites within the U.S. or Canada.
Required Qualifications
- One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to climb 80+ meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
- Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
- Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
- Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice. Participate in an on-call schedule.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of discrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Weight must not exceed 285 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
- Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, meg-ohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools.)
- Willingness and desire to increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations.
- May require travel to other wind sites within U.S. or Canada.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
- Experience in wind plant operations and turbine experience; including specific experience in wind turbine power converters.
- Experience in medium/ high voltage switching.
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