Local Wind Site O&M Technician - Hoffman, Minnesota New Hoffman, Minnesota

Pearce Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Job summary

Pearce and its wind operations team are seeking a Wind Site O&M Technician for a local Hoffman, MN site to ensure optimal wind generation and safety. You’ll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair wind turbine systems and related equipment while adhering to Pearce procedures.

Travel requests (5–10%) may apply, with a pay range of $26–$30 per hour, DOE, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work with site leadership to execute daily activities, document work orders, and support

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years troubleshooting and maintenance on wind turbines.
• Wind turbine mechanics knowledge; 2-3 years preferred.
• Inventory control experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematic drawings.
• Proficient in reading/writing/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify root cause of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions.
• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations and activities daily.
• Lead or assist with daily site operations with minimal supervision.
• Complete and maintain documentation using service reporting tools.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely per Pearce policies.

Skills

Wind Turbine Troubleshooting

Mechanical & Electrical

Hydraulics

Reading Schematics

Inventory Management

English Proficiency

Job description

Local Wind Site O&M Technician - Hoffman, Minnesota

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

Wind Turbine Site O&M Technicians operate and maintain the assigned Wind Turbine site by optimizing wind generation, availability, and performance through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety, and environment compliance. Wind Turbine O&M technicians carry out tasks such as cleaning, organizing, assembly, service, troubleshooting and/or repairs to wind turbine generators and related equipment and facilities. Certified Wind Turbine Technicians must maintain all certifications required for the position. While the Wind Turbine O&M technician is assigned to a specific site, occasional travel may be required (5% to 10%). The position is considered a local job and is not eligible to earn regular per diem.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify root cause of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions.
• Work with site leadership to execute all contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers daily, which can include any portion of the electrical, mechanical, or balance-of-plant equipment on site.
• Lead and/or assist with other daily work activities, related to all areas of site operations, as directed by manager, with minimal supervision.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally per the Pearce Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.

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

Core Experience

• 3-5+ years troubleshooting and/or maintenance on Wind Turbines.
• Knowledge of wind turbine mechanics 2-3 years preferred.
• Inventory control experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
• Ability and willingness to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc.

Compensation: Pay Range - $26.00-$30.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$26 - $30 USD

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.

All drivers must have current valid drivers license with no active suspension

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Pearce Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal has been awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.