Overview:
We are looking for a driven and upbeat candidate to join our Team as a Wind Technician. You will get to work with outstanding leadership and field teams and be part of the Company’s success! Our Wind Technicians inspect, install, maintain, operate, and repair wind turbines.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participates daily in morning safety meeting.
- Completes inspection of equipment and tools for safe use.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis
- Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of the tower.
- Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment.
- 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.
- Follow maintenance manual and standard operating procedures for performing maintenance on wind turbine parts.
- Complete and validate written and electronic progress reports
- Complete end of day housekeeping.
- Performs other job-related duties.
Job Requirements:
- Must understand and be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, all mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical systems of a turbine.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must have a team-driven attitude.
- Ability to work on a diverse team.
- Ability to use technology apps and devices.
- Must have a valid ID.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of related maintenance experience.
- Active GWO Basic Safety Training certificate preferred.
- At least one year of experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
- Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb on a ladder system with tools and equipment to a height of at least 260 feet.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to climb and work for prolonged periods in potential extreme weather.
- Must be able to enter and exit confines spaces for purpose of accessing mechanical parts.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to work beyond normal operating hours as determined by business demands.
Benefits:
- Health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- PPE Provided
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Voluntary Life
- Paid Holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights up to 300 feet
- Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Comfort working in confined spaces and varying weather conditions
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hire. This role is considered safety-sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Inclusion Drives Innovation:
Diverse teams are better teams. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Work Location: On the road
