Wind Turbine Technician
This is a site-based Wind Technician opening for a wind farm site near Harlingen, Texas. 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
- 1+ years of maintenance experience on Wind turbines or associated equipment
- Completion of a wind turbine technician school and training program
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person