Associate Technician – GE 1.5

About the role

As a Technician II, you will help perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. You will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, and service logs in the computer databases, and monitor turbine performance. You will work independently on many electrical and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue
• Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
• Aid with high-voltage system maintenance and repair

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL) with a clean driving record

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds
• Physically fit enough to free climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions
• Capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform routine and unscheduled maintenance
• Ability to adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of wind turbines
• Ability to establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Benefits

• 401k with immediately vested, generous company match. Starting after your 6th month
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Personalized and Ongoing Training

Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job and the business

DWT Culture

We are committed to building a team and culture with core values of Transparency, Innovation, Guidance (advisor and partner), Efficiency, and Reliability. We call ourselves TIGERs and hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Career Growth

We offer personalized and ongoing training to help you grow your skills and advance your career within the company.

EEO Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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.