Wind Turbine Technician

BHI Energy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

BHI Energy seeks wind turbine technicians to diagnose, maintain, and repair turbine generators and control systems. You will climb towers, inspect blades, and test electrical circuits using meters and infrared equipment.

You will collect performance data, assist in assembly and commissioning, and train installers and technicians in wind testing procedures. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• GWO BST and ART certificates required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Valid driver's license required to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose wind turbine generator and control system issues.
• Climb wind turbine towers for inspection and repair.
• Test electrical components with meters and infrared equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment.
• Train installers and technicians in wind testing procedures.
• Assist in assembly and commissioning of wind turbines.
• Repair wind energy equipment and systems.
• Test structures and electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems.

Skills

GWO BST

ART certificate

Background check

Drug screening

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

• 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.
• 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

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

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

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