What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Turbine Installation Specialist position at Mortenson?
Company Overview
Mortenson is a leading construction company that specializes in delivering complex projects across various industries. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
As a Heavy Machinery Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our projects. Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Measuring, cutting, and installing equipment using hand tools and ladders
• Dismantling machines using hand tools
• Moving machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Assembling and installing equipment (such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails) using hand and power tools
• Aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rulers, lasers, micrometers, and plumb bobs
• Assembling machines with bolts, welds, and rivets, and fastening them to foundation using hand tools and power tools
• Operating engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications
• Setting, leveling, and aligning all classes and types of engines, motors, dynamos, generators, conveyors, elevators, monorails, train rails, and/or trolley beams or rails
• Greasing and lubricating all types of equipment
• Cleaning, repairing, and adjusting all classes and types of jacks, chainfalls, pull-lift, block and tackles, impact wrenches, chipping hammers, rivet guns, air drills, and specialized hydraulic and electric precision torque/tension equipment
• Operating cranes, forklifts, hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, power tools, and other materials
• Receiving and offloading all major components
• Installing loose components for Nacelle, hub and tower preparation
• Connecting blades to hub
• Setting base and tower sections
• Handling taglines
• Assisting with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Climbing ladders – average 80m
• Effectively working and building relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Detail orientation
- Strong team work orientation
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
