Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&R)

Takkion TP&L Holdings LLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKKION TP&L Holdings LLC seeks an O&M Field Technician to perform and oversee wind turbine operations, maintenance and repair in a field and shop environment, with safety and efficiency as priorities.

Candidates must live within 45 miles of Miller, SD; be able to climb ladders to 300+ feet; lift up to 100 pounds; have a valid driver’s license; and willing to travel overnight for training. HS Diploma or GED required; secondary education preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Secondary education highly preferred.
• Two to five years of wind energy or related industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Major components / Up tower gearbox repair / Generator bearing replacements / borescoping / inspections.
• Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service.
• Keeps fully informed of current wind industry developments, regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Willingness to learn

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Secondary education preferred

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 (Miller, 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/COMPETENCIES

To 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
• 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 REQUIREMENTS

This 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

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hiring. This role is considered safety‑sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer