Technician II- MHI1000A

DWT global; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediately vested

Generous PTO and medical/dental/vision

Competitive compensation

Personalized training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a qualified Wind Turbine Technician II to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. You will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and service logs, and work independently on electrical and mechanical components.

Opportunity to lead in the Lock Out Tag Out program. Applicants should have at least 1 year of wind turbine technician experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass a physical exam and drug

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with proper instructions.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and service logs in databases.
• Work independently on electrical and mechanical components; assist with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) leadership.
• Recognize wind turbine error codes and report issues appropriately.
• Complete relevant paperwork such as work orders, checklists, AWPs, etc.

Skills

Wind Turbine Tech

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

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.

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

As a Technician II, with your knowledge, you will help perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. You will be able to successfully interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, and service logs in the computer databases, and monitor turbine performance. Work independently on many electrical and mechanical components. The opportunity to work as a leader in the Lock Out Tag Out program.

Are You Looking to:

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site?
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.?
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue?
• Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes?
• Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair?

Are You Ready to:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. An associate degreeis a bonus, but not required.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL) with a clean driving record.

• 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 the ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
• Employees must be physically fit enough to free 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 teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an 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 immediately vested, generous company match.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.

• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are:Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.