Traveling Wind Technician

Wind Tech Recruiters; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy recruiting firm is seeking Traveling Wind Technicians to perform troubleshooting, assembly, and repairs on wind turbines. This full-time position requires 100% travel and candidates must reside in Texas or Oklahoma. Ideal applicants will have two years of hands-on experience and GWO certification. The role involves working in various conditions and requires the ability to handle heavy equipment and climb high altitudes.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on wind experience.
• GWO certification required.
• Must reside in Texas or Oklahoma.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support special projects including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow instructions for assembly and repairs on turbines.
• Complete documentation and records accurately.
• Operate a vehicle safely per company policies.

Skills

Wind experience

GWO certification

Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Ability to read schematics

Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wind school certificate

Job description

WTR Search - Renewables is searching for Traveling Wind Technicians to perform tasks such as troubleshooting, assembly, and service/repairs to wind turbine generators and related equipment and facilities. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with 100% travel. Candidates must reside in Texas or Oklahoma.

Core Responsibilities

• Support special projects with tasks including, but not limited to: maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, design modifications/retrofits, gen alignments, and blade repair.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to perform assembly, repair, and maintenance on wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records.
• Operate a vehicle safely and legally per company policies.
• Clean and organize tools, equipment, and work area including sweeping, mopping, and wiping oil, grease, and solvent spills.
• Experience with a suspended platform is a plus.
• Flexibility to perform tasks as needed depending on the scope of the project.
• Complete service reporting, work order documents, and records neatly, legibly, and correctly.
• Ability to read schematics.

Core Requirements

• Two years of hands-on wind experience
• GWO certification required
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese highly preferred
• Requires a high school diploma or GED, wind school certificate a plus
• Must reside in Texas or Oklahoma
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights of 300 feet
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and adverse and extreme weather conditions
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check