Job Details

Immediate need for Wind Turbine Technicians III with maintenance and troubleshooting experience on wind generator platforms (WTG).
As a Wind Turbine Service Technician III, you will be responsible for servicing wind turbine generators throughout North America:

• Travel 100% and work at wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation
• Assist, lead and mentor other wind technicians in the performance of their duties
• Perform wind turbine maintenance, mechanical and electrical work including but not limited to:
  
  • Perform component alignments using mechanical and/or laser
  • Develop and write work instructions as needed for the performance of duties
  • Perform LOTO on all sources of energy including switching operations on HV components
  • Terminate wires based on schematics
  • Perform work on and mentor other technicians to identify electrical components and motors/generators of a WTG
  • Perform work on and mentor other technicians on hydraulic components of a WTG
  • Read, interpret and mentor others on electrical and hydraulic schematics (1-line diagrams)
  • May be expected to use a borescope on main bearing and gearboxes
  • May be expected to perform and lead major component replacements (MCE)
  • Support site management on various punch-list task
  • Perform torquing and tensioning
  • Yaw turbines,
  • Perform and verify that others can charge accumulators
  • Use amp clamps on energized circuits
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic components
  • Break-in, quarterly (500 hr), 6-month and annual wind turbine and unscheduled maintenance without supervision including greasing, applying lubricants, verifying accumulator pressures, inspections, calibration tests, etc
  • Defective parts removal and replacement using proper work instructions
  • Assist with large component replacement, retrofits, troubleshooting and other special assignments
• Continue to develop and expand wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work
• Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others
• Keep records, maintain documentation and report technical and safety issues

• Must have 4+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines
• Valid passport preferred
• Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation
• Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 120m+ (400+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, lift up to 75 lbs. and generally meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must have strong experience doing torquing and tensioning
• Must have strong experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes
• Valid and current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR is required)
• Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Prefer certification to call a crane
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• The following certifications or will train:
  
  • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
  • GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
  • Siemens Basic Technician Training (Green Profile)
  • OSHA 10 General Industry
  • Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training
  • NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness
• Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals