Wind Millwright - Highland Repower Wind Project

Mortenson Construction; Primghar (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a millwright for the Highland Repower Wind Project in Primghar, IA to dismantle, erect, assemble, align and maintain turbine equipment according to manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities include offloading components, setting bases, connecting nacelle parts, assisting crane assembly, climbing towers, and following safety procedures while working with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Current driver\'s license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions; strong teamwork and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with active listening and effective communication.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and offload major turbine components.
• Install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.
• Connect blades to hub.
• Set base and tower sections.
• Handle taglines.
• Assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown.
• Climb ladders (up to 80 m).
• Drill and tap holes on turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps.
• Torque and tension bolted connections.
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Communication skills

Manuals interpretation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Project Name: Highland Repower Wind Project

Project Location: Primghar, IA 51245

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a millwright that will be responsible for for dismantling, erecting, assembling, aligning, adjusting, and/or maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and offload major components
• Install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation
• Connect blades to hub
• Set base and tower sections
• Handle taglines
• Assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Climb ladders (average 80m)
• Drill and/or tap holes on turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps
• Torque/tension bolted connections
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience
• Current driver's license
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; strong teamwork orientation with a positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Detail-oriented with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.