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This is a site-based Wind Technician opening for a wind farm site near Cimarron, Kansas. This is a local position so no relocation assistance will be offered to non-local candidates. Although previous wind turbine maintenance experience is preferred, this opportunity is also available to mechanically/electrically inclined candidates with transferrable skills looking to join the wind industry.

Responsibilities

  • Always maintain a high level of safety awareness.
  • Climb heights 300 ft. and greater several times daily.
  • Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines as they relate to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems.
  • Preform troubleshooting to identify the root cause of an issue and preform corrective actions or open a service case with equipment manufacturer.
  • Preform energy isolation in accordance with all Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
  • Preform pad mounted Transformer switching in accordance with all hazardous Energy Controls Procedures
  • Preform small or large corrective tasks on wind turbines.
  • Preform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance monitoring and evaluation.
  • Maintaining all aspects (e.g. electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.) of turbines in a safe, high quality, and efficient manner.
  • Maintain EH&S Documentation and complete necessary paperwork (work order, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary) within Maximo.

Required Experience

  • Strong mechanical skillset and ability to quickly pickup new mechanical concepts
  • Ability to climb towers daily/work at heights
  • Strong safety mindset

Preferred Experience

  • 1+ years of maintenance experience on Wind turbines or associated equipment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Bad Axe, MI (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person