Wind Services - Field Technician I

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to support onsite testing, installation, and service of electric motors and generators, including wind turbine components.

Ideal candidates will perform diagnostics, balancing, and routine maintenance while climbing wind towers and working in diverse weather conditions. Travel up to 80% is required; candidates must be able to read schematics, use meters and torque tools, and pass safety and background checks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Wind Turbine Technology or equivalent electrical background.
• Willing to travel overnight 80% of the time.
• Able to climb and work at heights above 300 feet in all weather.
• Prefer 1 year of mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to read drawings and use basic electrical test equipment.
• Must communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Fit for duty physical and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Onsite inspection, testing & reconditioning of motors/generators up to 13.2kV in wind towers.
• Install and remove motors/generators at customer locations.
• Service and repair wind turbine electrical components.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic malfunctions in turbines.
• Perform mechanical repairs on drive train components and replace parts.
• Conduct surge, insulation power factor, and hi-pot testing.
• Perform alignment, balancing, calibration and scheduled maintenance.
• Collect vibration data and perform vibration analysis.
• Potentially replace breakers and hydraulic pitch systems.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

English communication

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Education

Wind Turbine Technology certification

Tools

Multi-meters

Amp clamps

Torque tools

Vibration analyzer tools

Job description

Overview

Join the leader! Shermco Industries is the largest independent electrical testing company in North America and has one of the largest, safest & best organized wind generator and motor repair field services and repair shops in the Southwest. Due to continued growth, Shermco is seeking a Field Service Technician to work on electric motors & generators both up-tower in Wind Generators.

Responsibilities

• Onsite inspection, testing & reconditioning of electric motors & generators up to 13.2kV in wind towers and industrial sites.
• Install and remove electric motors and generators at customer locations.
• Service and repair virtually all up-tower wind generator electrical components
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical and hydraulic malfunctions, variable pitch, variable speed turbines.
• Perform mechanical repairs on other drive train components, as well as removal and replacement of generators, motors, gearboxes, rotor assemblies and blades.
• Install and remove electric motor & generators at customer locations.
• Conduct surge, insulation power factor, and hi-potential testing
• Perform alignment, precision balancing, calibration, scheduled cleaning and predictive and corrective maintenance services and repair.
• Collect vibration data and perform vibration analysis using an analyzer (i.e. CSI).
• May occasionally do component replacement on cranes and make bearing changes on gearboxes and generators
• May periodically replace or repair breakers and hydraulic pitch systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Wind Turbine Technology, strong electrical background, or honorable discharge from the military
• MUST be willing to travel overnight 80% of the time
• MUST have abilities and willingness to climb and work at or above 300+ feet in all types of weather including extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time, adhering to strict safety guidelines, inside and outside of wind turbines.
• Prefer 1 year of some mechanical or electrical career experience.
• Ability to read drawings, prints & schematics and use multi-meters, amp clamps and basic electrical test equipment and torque tools
• Training in TRACTEL or ENSA rescue device desired, or Shermco will provide
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods
• Weight restriction of no more than 285 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs, walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $33.03 /Hr.