O&R- Operations & Maintenance Technician- Sioux Falls, SD

Takkion TP&L Holdings LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an O&M Field Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in the operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while contributing to the renewable energy sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in wind energy, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to various challenges. If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Wind Energy or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Wind Energy Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Secondary Education

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

As an O&M Field Technician you will be responsible for performing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and repair of wind turbines while ensuring all work all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner. Other requirements include:

• Must live within 45 miles of site location (Sioux Falls, SD)
• Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet
• Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee
• Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Required overnight travel for safety training and other required activities
• Major components / Up tower gearbox repair / Gen bearing replacements / Borescoping / Inspections
• Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service
• Keeps fully informed of current developments in wind industry, regulations and Company procedures
• Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIESTo perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Secondary education highly preferred
• Two (2) – five (5) years of functional experience in Wind Energy (or) related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team • Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility and adaptability
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations
• Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field & shop environment.

• Full Time position up to 40 hours per week; may require occasional overtime as needed

Specific physical requirements include:

• On feet for approximately 90% of the time while working
• Regularly lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds and up to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally
• Some travel occasional; possibly overnight at times

TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer