Associate Technician – MHI 1000A

About the role

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Deutsche Windtechnik is committed to setting the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Responsibilities

• Utilize mechanical and electrical skills to oversee the maintenance on wind turbines
• Mentor and assist in learning from senior technicians
• Maintain routine activities to keep turbines up and running using basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures
• Support mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs
• Generate required reports and other paperwork
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report issues
• Aid in all areas of site operations
• Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines
• Conduct unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of wind turbines
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations
• 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

Qualifications

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be 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
• Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency

Skills

• Mechanical skills
• Electrical skills
• Hydraulic skills

Benefits

• 401k with immediately vested, generous company match
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Personalized and Ongoing Training
• Dwt Culture

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours vary based on the needs of the business, but typically involve working shifts around the clock to accommodate the operation of wind turbines.