Job Description
Are you a U.S. citizen or hold valid work authorization and reside in the United States? Are you eager to elevate your career to new heights? Job Description Summary: A traveling wind turbine technician will work nationwide alongside a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves. A part of this role will include basic cleaning and maintenance on the site surrounding the wind turbines. Therefore a high level of attention to safety regulations and the industry is important for overall safety on the job.
*** Sign on bonus of up to $2,500 based on training certificates and experience*** Position Summary: - Build and install wind turbines per standard operating procedures
- Commission and/or trouble shoot wind turbines
- Perform maintenance work such as repower, torque/tension, cleaning
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Read and understand mechanical drawings; able to follow and amend standard work procedures for turbine installation
- Execution of required WTG work (preassembly, installation, service & maintenance, etc.)
- Practical knowledge required in mechanics (gears, bearings, pulleys, belts, etc.), pneumatics and hydraulics in order to effectively troubleshoot equipment problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
- Proficient operation and use of tools (power, hydraulic, diagnostic and specialized)
- Perform all work following GWS safety protocols and procedures and wearing appropriate PPE
- Attending site induction and other requested site meetings held by the client or GWS
- Work according to the safety regulations
- Reporting all near-miss accidents, incidents, and accidents immediately to the Site Manager
- Participating in training and education, as required by the Site Manager or the client
- Use all working equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Perform required maintenance of all tools and equipment on site
- Keep work place neat and orderly to prevent accidents and inefficiencies
- Meet weekly reporting deadlines of work hours, work progress reports and travel reports
- Flexibility to travel extensively and work in varying and adverse weather conditions
- Flexibility to work overtime hours on weekly basis including nights and weekends
Requirements include: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years Experience working in the field as a WTG technician
- Mechanical/technical/electrical education
- You have experience in Pre-Installation and Installation
- Ability to climb towers, up to 400 ft., on a daily basis
- You are cooperative, communicative, open-minded and flexible - with respect for others and other cultures
- Capable of working at remote sites in adverse weather conditions
- Work with diverse group of individuals
- Ability and willingness to travel and work domestically and internationally as required
- Ability and confidence to work at height (includes physical fitness to climb)
- Professional with a high emphasis on Quality and Safety
- Valid GWO training and OGUK Medical Fitness certificate
Working Conditions and Environment - Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be a citizen of this country or possess valid US work authorization and reside in the United States.
Global Wind Service
Job Tags
Immediate start, Remote job, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Night shift,