Senior Technician - Siemens 2.3

Deutsche Windtechnik; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Generous PTO

Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits

Personalized ongoing training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a skilled Wind Turbine Technician in Wisconsin or Oregon. The role involves leading maintenance efforts and addressing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to ensure optimal turbine performance.

Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be capable of climbing turbines, adhering to strict safety protocols. Attractive benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL).
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Capability to climb 300 ft multiple times a day wearing gear.

Responsibilities

• Lead/perform routine preventive & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines.
• Assist in replacing major turbine components.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Develop operation-focused feedback for maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulics expertise

Problem-solving

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (bonus)

Job description

Are You Looking to:

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site?
• Develop a strategy for improved maintenance diagnostics and operations to provide additional customer value and reduce the cost of service?
• Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.?
• Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue?
• Direct the performance of wind field operations within the assigned contractual scope of responsibilities to customers?
• Demonstrate responsibility for all phases of timely financial reporting, elimination of contractual liquidated damages, and availability of turbines?

Are You Ready to:

• Lead/Perform routine preventive & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Assist and help lead large corrective teams with the replacement of major turbine components, e.g., generators and gearboxes.
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the problem.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Work closely with internal team members to develop and implement operation-focused feedback for configuration, planned and unplanned maintenance, and financials.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. An associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL)
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
• Employees must be physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing team mates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is an Equal Opportunity and Affitative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.