Wind Technician

Job Title: Wind Technician

Location: St. Paul, MN 55110

Duration: Long Term

Pay Rate: BOE

Shift:

• Hours – typical work hours are 7 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday with a 1/2-hour lunch break.
• Possible to be on a 2nd shift 2 PM to 10:30 PM Monday through Friday with a 1/2-hour lunch break.
• Periodic evening, weekend and holiday work may be required, subject to project scope and customer hours.

WIND TECHNICIAN

Field Service Technicians to work on Wind generators up-tower throughout the US.

Job Responsibilities & Expectations

• Replace up tower generator bearings and collector rings
• Replace up tower generator wye rings and rotor shaft leads
• Perform inspection, testing, repairs, major component bearing changing experience on wind turbine generators and related wind farm equipment up to 13.2kV.
• Perform removal and replacement of generators, gearboxes, rotor assemblies, blade assemblies and auxiliary motors.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment on wind turbines and related wind farm equipment
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance using technologies such as, lubrication, insulation resistance, surge testing, vibration analysis, dynamic electrical testing, etc.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify equipment faults or problems, and to actively help develop solutions for corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications - to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• At least 3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent; Associate’s degree or Certification as a Wind Turbine Technician is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings, prints & schematics and use multi-meters, amp clamps and basic electrical test equipment & torque tools.
• Able to climb and work on towers at or above 260 feet.
• Must have knowledge of electrical testing at 480V (4160V is a plus).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English. (Bilingual in Spanish is a plus).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance; ; stand and work in one place for extended periods, have excellent finger dexterity, good hand/eye coordination, and good eyesight including ability to see spatially (with or without reasonable accommodations); must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and periodic, random drug/alcohol tests.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods throughout North America (minimum 40% of the time).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Schedule (subject to change)

• Possible to be on extended shift, including periodic evening, weekend and holiday work, subject to project scope and customer hours.
• Overtime – regular overtime should be expected, with occasional long weeks to meet production demands.

Working Conditions:

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment is required.
• The work is performed generally in a remote open field (such as wind farm) environment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.08 - $22.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22