Associate Technician - GE

Deutsche Windtechnik; Fowler (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Personalized and Ongoing Training

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Technician II in Fowler, Indiana to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge is required. The role includes physical demands like climbing 300 ft towers and lifting heavy components. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a generous 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to climb 300 ft and lift 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines.
• Complete relevant paperwork including work orders and checklists.
• Recognize and report wind turbine error codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Electrical systems maintenance

Hydraulic system repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

As a Technician II, with your knowledge, you will help perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. You will be able to successfully interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, and service logs in the computer databases, and monitor turbine performance. Work independently on many electrical and mechanical components. The opportunity to work as a leader in the Lock Out Tag Out program.

Are You Looking To:

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site?
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.?
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue?
• Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes?
• Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair?

Are You Ready To:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills inmechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL) with a clean driving record. *
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
• Employees must be physically fit enough to free climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency.
• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with immediately vested, generous company match. Starting after your 6th month.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affindative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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