Wind Technician Level II

Panorama Energy Services; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the United States seeks a Level 2 technician for wind turbine operations and maintenance in Village of Ballston Spa. This role involves performing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic wind technician certificates, and at least one year of experience in the wind industry. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively for the job.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in the wind industry.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators.
• Complete documentation associated with preventive maintenance of wind turbines.
• Utilize safety gear and maintain tools used for installation.

Skills

Experience using basic power tools

Willingness to learn

Ability to make decisions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic wind technician certificates

Job description

ML Renewable Services LLC takes great pride in being one of the largest and most experienced crane businesses in North America. Our companies and branch locations are strategically positioned across the Rocky Mountain region, Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast of the United States where our knowledgeable team of professionals provide full-service solutions for their customers’ toughest challenges. Simply put: We know the crane business!

Our values include Show up Hungry, don’t accept average, Think independently, and Lift as one.

Job purpose

The Level 2 technician is a critical and active role to maintain optimal function and output at the wind site by working daily on turbine operations, required maintenance, safety, quality control and warranty repair(s). You will partner and communicate with the Field Supervisor and Lead technician to execute contract requirements and timelines and ensure alignment with operational excellence

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform assembly, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic component maintenance and repair.
• Perform component retrofits and upgrades.
• Perform preventive maintenance, daily operations, & large component replacement.
• Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment; maintain records of documentation.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components and equipment.
• Capable of performing site specific LOTO procedures.
• Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner.
• Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance/installation assignments.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications to enable personnel to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality & safe manner.
• Supervise and provide guidance as needed to other technicians.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Experience using basic power tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic wind technician certificates. (GWO BST, BTT, Confined Space Awareness, NFPA70E, Rigging and Signaling, OSHA 10)
• Required certifications must be valid throughout the entirety of the project.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years of experience in the wind industry.
• Willingness to learn and the ability to be coached.
• Ability to make decisions and act when time or customer pressures are apparent.
• Willingness to travel domestically: more than 80% of the time.

Working conditions

The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment. The employee could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb up to 375 ft.
• Does not exceed 300lbs with full climbing equipment.
• Work Remotely 80% of the time minimum.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. As a result, this job requires the employee to climb, stand, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.

Direct reports

N/A

EEO Statement

ML Renewable Services LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.