MCE Wind Technician

auduboninternshipcareer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Internship Career seeks a Wind Turbine Major Component Exchange Technician to perform large component exchanges and routine maintenance at wind turbine sites. You will disassemble and assemble major components, inspect systems, and coordinate with engineering for diagnostics while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Travel to remote client sites is expected; climbing up to 300 feet and maintaining OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, and CPR/AED certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• GWO Basic Safety Training is preferred.
• At least one year of experience around heavy equipment is preferred.
• Able to read and interpret safety regs, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Work with site leadership to execute contractual obligations daily across electrical, mechanical or balance-of-plant equipment.
• Repair or replace mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical components to correct malfunctions.
• Perform large component exchanges on Wind Turbine Generators (WTG).
• Conduct maintenance of equipment (cleaning, greasing, lubrication).
• Lead or assist with daily site operations with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with engineering support for troubleshooting/diagnostic assistance.
• Complete and maintain documentation using electronic service reporting tools.
• Clean and organize tools, equipment, and work area; handle spills.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely per company policy.
• Maintain certifications such as OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED (First Aid).
• Perform torqueing/tensioning of bolted connections per manuals and torque specs.
• Test electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions.
• Provide 1st aid and assist with tower rescues as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Read technical manuals

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Customer service

Technology app usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GWO Basic Safety Training certificate

Job description

Wind Turbine Major Component Exchange Technicians specialize in large corrective exchanges at the assigned Wind Turbine site through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety, and environment compliance. MCE technicians carry out tasks such as cleaning, organizing, disassembly and assembly of large components of wind turbines. As required, they assist in, dismantling, erecting, aligning, adjusting, and/or maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. They are required to climb vertically at least 300 feet to work at heights. Certified Wind Turbine Technicians must maintain all certifications required for the position. MCE technicians are assigned to multiple projects over a rotation period and is expected to travel to remote client sites.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform repairs or replacements of mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical components to correct malfunctions.
• Perform large component exchanges on Wind Turbine Generators (WTG)
• On occasion Conduct maintenance of equipment (Cleaning, greasing, lubrication, etc.).
• Lead and/or assist with other daily work activities, related to all areas of site operations, as directed by manager, with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with engineering support team when in need of additional troubleshooting/ diagnostic assistance.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
• Clean and organize tools, equipment, and work area including sweeping, mopping, wiping oil, grease, solvent spills.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally per the Audubon Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.
• Maintain required training certifications for position held. These include at a minimum: OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED - First Aid.
• Perform Torqueing/tensioning of multiple bolted connections in compliance with installation manuals and bolt torque specifications.
• Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions
• Be able to assist and provide 1st aid when needed as well as perform tower rescues should the need arrive.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active GWO Basic Safety Training certificate preferred.
• At least one year of experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
• Must be able read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a team-driven attitude and professional customer service skills.
• Ability to work on a diverse team.
• Ability to use technology apps and devices.

Must have a valid ID.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled