Service site technician

Job Description

Job Title: Service Site Technician. Location: US-Panhandle, TX. Time Type: Full Time. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs mainly pre-defined technical tasks (e.g., basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
• Supports customers remotely and onsite and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support for arising issues.
• Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customer equipment.
• Supports 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.
• Provides excellent service to customers.
• Works in stressful, dangerous situations, and participates in the development of new field procedures and best practices.
• Actively works on wind power projects.
• Flexible travel schedule up to 10-25% travel.
• Completes and maintains required and accurate documentation and records.
• Flexibility to work outside planned hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and on-call.
• Works in varying temperature conditions and adverse weather conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skills:

• Minimum 6 months of verifiable hands-on experience in tower construction, plant maintenance, A&P license, mill work, etc.
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb wind towers (up to 300 feet) multiple times and at times without climbing aids or lifts.
• Willing to travel up to 100%.
• 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 the 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 an acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks.
• 25% travel required with the position.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Certification from a Renewable Energy or Wind Technical Program.
• 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).