Wind Technician I - Rattlesnake

Goldwind USA Inc. aka (Goldwind Americas); Melvin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

100% Company Paid Premium Medical and

Dental Plan beginning Day One

401(k) company matching

Life insurance and disability

Paid maternity and bonding benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Generous paid time off

Fifteen paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Travel pay and on-call pay

Job summary

Goldwind USA Inc. (Goldwind Americas) is seeking a Tech I to join our wind power facility team in the United States.

The role focuses on operating and maintaining turbine systems to ensure safe, reliable energy production and compliance with safety standards. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; follow SOPs; participate in safety and ISO-related activities; and report on performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Positive, proactive, and professional communication style.
• Team player; flexible individual capable of becoming multi-skilled and working in a team environment performing various support functions.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, at heights, and climb ladders greater than 130 meters.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Computer proficient.
• Work experience in the wind energy industry preferred.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, or instrumentation and controls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Team player performing operations and maintenance tasks to achieve safe, cost-effective operation of the facility with supervision.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Operate the facility during start-up, shutdown, normal, and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Review and contribute to developing operating procedures for turbine operations and maintenance, safety, and ISO compliance.
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures required by regulation, customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Travel required – scheduled, with possible emergency travel.
• On-call duties per turbine operations demands and scheduled by management.
• Complete required paperwork and reports as assigned by the site manager.
• Assist other departments with investigations or field testing as requested.
• Communicate with the Goldwind ROC on turbine-related activities to ensure proper tracking and safety.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory and all warehouse activities.
• Perform or direct housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe work environment and professional appearance of turbines and office facilities.
• Promote and enforce safety culture across Goldwind's employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote and continuously improve Goldwind's ISO program to maintain certification.
• Follow Goldwind's QHSE policies, procedures, and guidelines of the project safety plan, including safety statistics, accident reporting and investigation.
• Understand and implement QHSE management systems as they relate to the role.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Climb heights

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Company Overview

Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is a pioneer in the wind energy sector, dedicated to creating a sustainable and renewable future with a global presence in 40 countries. Goldwind USA, Inc. (trade name: Goldwind Americas) is a supplier of wind turbines and energy solutions in the North American region, based in Chicago, Illinois.

Summary

Reporting to the Site Manager or Lead Technician, the Tech I provides the organization with a knowledgeable, multi-skilled, troubleshooting person who maintains and operates the wind power plant.

Responsibilities

• Team player performing operations and maintenance tasks to achieve safe, cost-effective operation of the facility with supervision.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Operate the facility during start-up, shutdown, normal, and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Review and contribute to developing operating procedures for turbine operations and maintenance, safety, and ISO compliance.
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures required by regulation, customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Travel required – scheduled, with possible emergency travel.
• On-call duties per turbine operations demands and scheduled by management.
• Complete required paperwork and reports as assigned by the site manager.
• Assist other departments with investigations or field testing as requested.
• Communicate with the Goldwind ROC on turbine-related activities to ensure proper tracking and safety.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory and all warehouse activities.
• Perform or direct housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe work environment and professional appearance of turbines and office facilities.
• Promote and enforce safety culture across Goldwind's employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote and continuously improve Goldwind's ISO program to maintain certification.
• Follow Goldwind's QHSE policies, procedures, and guidelines of the project safety plan, including safety statistics, accident reporting and investigation.
• Understand and implement QHSE management systems as they relate to the role.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Positive, proactive, and professional communication style.
• Team player; flexible individual capable of becoming multi-skilled and working in a team environment performing various support functions.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, at heights, and climb ladders greater than 130 meters.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Computer proficient.
• Work experience in the wind energy industry preferred.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, or instrumentation and controls desirable.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential.
• 100% Company Paid Premium Medical and Dental Plan for Employees and Eligible Dependents beginning Day One.
• Affordable Vision Plan available on Day One.
• 401(k) company matching and 401(k) vests on Day One.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance, group accident insurance, group critical illness, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid maternity and bonding benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans including Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Transit and Parking FSA.
• Generous paid time off.
• Fifteen paid holidays.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Additional travel pay and on call pay.

EEO Statement

Goldwind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.