Wind Technician

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and income protection

401(k) savings

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric seeks a Traveling Wind Technician on a contract basis to diagnose, inspect, repair, and commission wind turbine generators and control systems across sites in the United States. You will climb towers, test electrical components, and coordinate with engineers to ensure reliability.

You must hold a High School Diploma or GED, pass background and drug screenings, have a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel full-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Valid driver's license required to operate company vehicle.
• 100% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Test electrical components of wind systems with meters and diagnostic tools.
• Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
• Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to wind systems.
• Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure.
• Test structures and systems according to test plans or with engineers.
• Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
• Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
• Train end-users, distributors, installers, or technicians in wind commissioning and testing.
• Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.
• Assist in assembly of wind generators or construction of wind farms.
• Repair green energy equipment or systems.
• Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Test electrical and mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Measure equipment outputs.
• Inspect mechanical equipment for damage or wear.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Assemble structural components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GWO BST

ART certificate

Education

GWO BST, ART certificate (preferred)

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Traveling Wind Technician - Contract

Your Day-to-Day

• Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
• Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
• Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
• Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
• Test structures, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
• Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
• Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
• Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
• Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.
• Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
• Repair green energy equipment or systems.
• Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Measure equipment outputs.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Assemble structural components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• GWO BST, ART certificate (preferred)
• High School Diploma / GED
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screening
• Valid Driver's License (required to operate company vehicle)
• 100% Travel required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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