Technician II – Siemens 2.3

About the role

Ready to continue your career and be an important part of our wind technician team?

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
• 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 capable of passing a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• The employee 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree is a bonus, but not required
• Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL) with a clean driving record
• 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 capable of passing a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• The employee 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

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair wind turbines
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adhere to company policies and safety standards
• Ability to demonstrate learning 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

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job

DWT Culture

We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment.

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.