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Job Description
Wind Technician
This entry-level position is for "new-to-the-industry" personnel. This level is intended to perform as an assistant to an experienced technician.
Scope of Position
This position, under specific direction from the site supervisor, maintains turbines, including but not limited to preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
May Report to: Site Supervisor
Division/Department: Operations & Maintenance
Location: Glen Rock, WY
Lake Wilson, MN
Wyoming, IL
Classification: Non-Exempt
Working Conditions
Wind Technicians spend 100% of their time in the field, excluding safety; supervisor and scheduled training exercises. Wind Technicians work in teams and are provided a company vehicle (service truck) in which they carry the required tools and parts necessary to perform repairs and/or maintenance on turbines in multiple wind fields on any given day. Generally, Service Technicians work in extreme weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Work safely under all circumstances and seek guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.
- Operate and care for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
- Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field.
- Grease/torque wind turbines.
- May also service turbines based on the type of turbine (manufacturer) in multiple wind fields.
- Perform "status" checks including clearing "error" codes on turbines and repairing the problems.
- Replace mechanical components.
- Service blade and hub components as required by turbine type.
- Complete on a daily basis, work orders, time cards and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.
- All other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or his/her designee.
Qualifications
- Successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level wind technician.
- Able to demonstrate some basic computer knowledge.
- Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.
- Able to work in a mechanical environment. This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience as an auto mechanic or the ability to demonstrate that an individual is mechanically inclined.
- Able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV printout.
- Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
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