O&R- Operations & Maintenance Technician- Aspermont, TX

SUMMARY

As an O&M Field Technician, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing the operations, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines while ensuring all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner. Other responsibilities include:

• Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet
• Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee
• Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Required overnight travel for safety training and other required activities
• Major components / Up tower gearbox repair / Gen bearing replacements / Borescoping / Inspections
• Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service
• Keeps fully informed of current developments in wind industry, regulations, and Company procedures
• Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

  To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:
  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Secondary education highly preferred
  • One (1) – five (5) years of functional experience in Wind Energy (or) related industry experience preferred
  • Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications
  • Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well in a team
  • Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
  • Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues
  • Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations
  • Willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company

    WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field & shop environment.
    • Full Time position up to 40 hours per week; may require occasional overtime as needed
    • Specific physical requirements include:
    • On feet for approximately 90% of the time while working
    • Regularly lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds and up to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally
    • Sometime travel, possibly overnight at times