Associate Technician – GE 1.5

About the role

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. The company is entering its fifth year of operations in the United States, and aims to become the strongest independent service provider in the US within the next 5 years.

Schedule

Typically, from 7am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, some weekends and shift work. Usually, 40 hours per week with 30 minutes/1 hour lunch break unless arrangements have been agreed to by the employer and the employee. 20-25% travel required.

Job Summary

This is a skilled position; Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance.

Associate Technician Summary

The technician should be able understand and utilize Deutsche Windtechnik documentation to include basic drawings and schematics, work procedures, equipment, tooling and machinery associated with routine wind turbine operation and maintenance. It expected that the technician will learn basic electrical and mechanical maintenance skills such that they will be able to perform maintenance related tasks independently, as well as provide adequate assistance to more experienced technicians in the performance of routine activities.

Deutsche Windtechnik Culture

At Deutsche Windtechnik, what sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees and culture. Our Mission is to be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners, while Our Vision is to empower the Americas' achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time. How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient (cost conscious) and Rapid (agile and bold).

Mental Demands

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be physically fit enough to free climb 250 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear under extraordinary weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing team mate anywhere in tower in the event of emergency. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Description of Tasks

• The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on GE 1.5 wind turbines as per DWT instructions
• Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, etc.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
• Performs scheduled maintenance as required
• Performs unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Aid large corrective teams with replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
• Aid in all areas of site operations
• Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system/Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Comply with Deutsche Windtechnik policies and procedures and customer site rules
• Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik Company Health and Safety policy
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems (under direction and supervision, if needed)
• Performs wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs
• Recognizes occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately reports the problem
• Aids in removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components
• Aids in heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing
• Performs wind turbine controller maintenance and repair
• Completes required reports and other paperwork, some of which require computer entry
• Aids in high-voltage system maintenance and repair
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Maintain proper care of company tools and vehicles
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines

Required Education and Experience and Skills

• High School Graduate/GED
• Associate Degree preferred (not required)
• Persons with Wind Energy Certifications, Military Experience, electrical and mechanical experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience 0 + 2 years in Wind Energy, electrical, mechanical and technical equipment
• Valid driving license (NON CDL/CDL)
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• Must be able to climb and work atop freestanding wind turbine towers that exceed 250 ft in height

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, TOOLS USED

• Electrical Testing Equipment
• Torque Wrench
• Crane Rigging
• Scada Systems
• Computer
• Computer Software
• Scanner
• Printer
• Telephone
• Copier
• Fax Machine

Description of Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; particulate matter and outside weather conditions. The employee can be exposed to risks of electrical hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.