Senior Travel Technician
Deutsche Windtechnik · Amarillo, TX · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
As a Senior Technician, you work independently and essentially perform all mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit activities. Serve as the in-charge person or temporary team leader for their respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the in-charge person or temporary team leader for their respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, advanced leadership, and management skills.
- Showcase your advanced skills in a particular category at a site or project leadership position.
- Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site.
- Develop a strategy for improved maintenance diagnostics and operations to provide additional customer value and reduce the cost of service.
- Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
- Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue.
- Direct the performance of wind field operations within the assigned contractual scope of responsibilities to customers.
- Demonstrate responsibility for all phases of timely financial reporting, elimination of contractual liquidated damages, and availability of turbines.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- An associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
- 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
- A valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL).
- 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.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
- Physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
- Capable of rescuing team mates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Driver’s License (NON-CDL or CDL).
- 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.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
- Physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
- Capable of rescuing team mates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
Skills
- Advanced skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Customer relationship management.
- Technical documentation and record-keeping.
- Physical fitness and endurance.
- Emergency response and rescue skills.
Benefits
- 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
- Generous PTO.
- Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Personalized and Ongoing Training.
- TIGER Culture.
Pay
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the wind turbine industry.