Senior Wind Electrical Technician

deutschewindtechnik; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik is expanding its North American operations and seeks a Senior Wind Electrical Technician in the United States. You will work independently on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and perform retrofit activities.

You may lead a site team and provide technical direction while building strong customer relationships. The role emphasizes leadership, on-site diagnostics, and developing maintenance strategies to improve reliability and

Qualifications

• Experience with wind turbine electrical systems and field service.
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate with customers.
• Willingness to work in a field service environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance teams for major component replacements.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to reduce service costs.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure turbine availability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

Controls systems

HV systems

Mechanical maintenance

Team leadership

Customer relations

Job description

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany's largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Senior Wind Electrical Technician

Senvion Platform | Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting | PLCs | Controls | HV Systems

Ready to continue your career and be an important part of our wind technician team?

As a Senior Technician, you work independently and essentially perform all mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit activities. Serve as the in-charge person or temporary team leader for their respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, advanced leadership, and management skills. Showcase your advanced skills in a particular category at a site or project leadership position.

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: