Wind Turbine Field Technician I: Up-Tower Service & Repair

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

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.