Service site technician

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Position Overview:

The Wind Service Technician performs planned and unplanned maintenance including troubleshooting and replacement of parts if necessary, in a safe and professional manner on Wind Turbines. Detailed records and parts used must be completed for all work performed. Technicians report to site management and communicate needs and or safety issues that arise. Perform first class work on preventive maintenance to be completed on time and right the first time

This role will be at US-Fluvanna, TX

Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform all maintenance and troubleshooting on turbines as directed by management.

Performs mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.

Supports customer remotely and onsite, and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.

Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.

Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.

Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations.

Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently.

Provide excellent service to our customers.

Work in stressful, dangerous situations, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices Actively work on wind power projects.

Flexible travel schedule up to 10-25% travel. Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.

Flexibility to work outside planned hours, including nights and weekends as needed and on-call

Work in varying temperature conditions, and adverse weather conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education , Experience and Abilities

Must have minimum of 6 months verifiable hands on experience in Tower construction, Plant Maintenance, A&P license, Mill Work etc

Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces

Climb Wind towers (up to 300 feet) multiple times and at times without climbing aids or lifts. Willing to travel up to 100%

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 lbs. or less as required by the equipment safety regulations.

Must pass a physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.

Must pass pre-hire drug screening.

Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

Certification from a Renewable Energy or Wind Technical Program

Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm

Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry

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