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Position Overview:
The Wind Service Technician performs planned and unplanned maintenance including troubleshooting and replacement of parts if necessary, in a safe and professional manner on Wind Turbines. Detailed records and parts used must be completed for all work performed. Technicians report to site management and communicate needs and or safety issues that arise. Perform first class work on preventive maintenance to be completed on time and right the first time.
Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
Supports customer remotely and onsite, and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.
Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.
Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.
Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently.
Provide excellent service to our customers.
Work in stressful, dangerous situations, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices Actively work on wind power projects.
Create/complete Service orders daily to include, but not limited to, start/stop time, consumption of parts, working hours.
Maintain warehouse in a clean and tidy manner. Consume parts when used and replenish by coordinating with Materials Manager.
Flexible travel schedule up to 10-25% travel. Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.
Flexibility to work outside planned hours, including nights and weekends as needed and on-call
Work in varying temperature conditions, and adverse weather conditions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Education , Experience and Abilities
Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
Climb Wind towers (up to 300 feet) multiple times and at times without climbing aids or lifts.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 lbs. or less as required by the equipment safety regulations.
Must pass a physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
Must pass pre-hire drug screening.
Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver's license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience
6 months verifiable hands on experience in Tower construction, Plant Maintenance, A&P license, Mill Work etc
Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm
Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry
SG114 and/or SG132 experience preferred
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