Amarillo, Texas, USA
3 days ago
Wind Turbine Tech II
Overview POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures Working in and around wind turbines Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis Demonstrate safety as a top priority Install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems Replace worn or malfunctioning components Others duties as assigned Qualifications EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate wind energy or related preferred Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or one (1) years’ experience and degree or certificate Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to: First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, etc. Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet based program navigation. Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO Physical Demands and Work Environment – ALL CRAFT POSITIONS WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme heat Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration Noise level in the work environment is usually loud PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. 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