Wind Turbine Technician -Onshore/Offshore -US

  • Carrollton, United States
  • Full-time
  • POSTED 36 MONTHS AGO

About the job

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.

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

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.