Experienced MCE Wind Technician - All Platforms

Pearce Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services in the United States seeks an Experienced MCE Wind Technician for the Main Component Exchange division. This role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing on-site and up-tower work, with 100% travel.

Core duties include lifting operations, turbine electrical repairs, and adherence to LOTO, JHAs, and RAs. Candidates need 3+ years of turbine experience, schematics literacy, MCE exposure, specific turbine certifications, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Direct turbine experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of wind turbine component experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics by various Wind Turbine manufacturers.
• Main Component Exchange (MCE) experience required with additional knowledge in lifting operations.
• Hold specific turbine manufacture certifications.
• Detailed knowledge of generators, converters and electrical equipment.
• Must be proficient in English for safety and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support lifting operations of equipment at heights over 250’.
• May oversee lifting operations following verification of large components and create, review, correct, and amend lifting plans.
• Conduct safe and efficient repairs to wind turbine electrical systems.
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures; may act as Authorized Person.
• Conduct pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), and Risk Assessments (RAs).
• Interact with vendors and customers professionally.
• Document all work and provide feedback to Safety and Quality departments.

Skills

Turbine experience

MCE experience

Lifting operations

Reading schematics

Electrical knowledge

English proficiency

Tools

LOTO procedures

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

The Experienced MCE Wind Technician in the Main Component Exchange (MCE) division will support and occasionally supervise field work and on-site work focusing on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. They will also perform up-tower repairs and diagnostics on medium & major components including Generator Bearings, Generator Slip Rings, Rotor & Stator Cables, Gearbox HSS replacement, HSS bearings, IMS replacement, IMS bearings, Yaw Drive Repair/Exchange, Generator Exchanges & Trunnion Pin Repairs. The position is 100% travel.

Core Responsibilities

• Support lifting operations of equipment at heights over 250’.


• May be required to oversee lifting operations following skills verification of large components and ability to create, review, correct, and amend lifting plans.


• Conduct safe and efficient repairs to all Wind Turbine electrical systems.


• Operate under properly performed Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) conditions and possibly as an Authorized Person.


• Conduct pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), and Risk Assessments (RAs), and daily safety discussions.


• Interact with vendors and customers in a professional manner.


• Properly document all work in a variety of electronic formats and provide feedback to the Safety and Quality department for business improvements.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of direct product experience on one or more platforms.


• Direct turbine specific experience is required.


• Ability to read and interpret schematics by various Wind Turbine manufacturers.


• Main Component Exchange (MCE) experience required with additional knowledge in lifting operations.


• Hold specific turbine manufacture certifications.


• Detailed knowledge and skill in generators, converters, controllers, and electrical equipment.


• Ability to recognize potential issues and major faults.


• Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to safely perform job duties, interpret technical instructions, and communicate effectively with team members and customers. Interpreter services are not available for this position.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.


• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.


• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).


• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!