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O&R - Traveling Wind Technician (Field Specialty Services)
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Description
As a Specialty Field Service Traveling Technician, your primary responsibilities include traveling throughout North America performing field services for various wind turbine manufacturers and wind turbine owners.
This position requires understanding of company policies, procedures, and values. Team members must adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field environment.
REQUIREMENTS / JOB KNOWLEDGE
TAKKION has an in-house safety and technical training team. We train highly mechanical individuals on:
- Complex gearbox repair
- High-speed replacements
- Intermediate replacements
- Low-speed replacements
- Planetary repairs
- Full helical rebuilds and in-field machining
- Gearbox / drivetrain replacements
- Generator changeouts
- Blade changeouts
- Blade bearing changeouts
- Nacelle removal / yaw bearing / slew ring
Other requirements include:
- Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet
- Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety (PFPE requirement)
- Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a passport (potential for international work)
- Willingness to travel up to six (6) weeks at a time and work overnight shifts/weekends as needed
- Safety champion
- Strong mechanical aptitude and drive to produce quality work
- Ability to perform additional related tasks as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate and possess:
- HS diploma or GED required; secondary education in wind or energy-related field preferred; automotive industry or general mechanical repair experience beneficial
- One (1) to five (5) years of experience in wind energy or related field preferred
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook; willingness to learn new software applications
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to multi-task and work well in a team
- Openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
- Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement
- Willingness to assist other teams to meet challenges
TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer