What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Turbine Technician - Traveling position at Spark Power?
Wind Technician – US Travelling
Spark Power is a leading independent power solutions provider to the electrical service industry across North America. We deliver technical solutions that help our customers transition to the grid of the future – Renewable Energy.
The Travel Wind Turbine Technician will travel to support various scopes of work across US. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on wind turbines. Specific trainings and electrical / mechanical competencies are an asset.
We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible. Our product is our people!
Here’s what you will do as a Wind Technician:
- Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
- Scheduled maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators including: inspection, greasing, cleaning, torquing and tensioning of bolted connections
- Apply LOTO
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Follow and implement work procedures to for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair and maintain Wind Turbine components
- Populate, track and communicate client and company documentation on a daily basis
- Maintain a clean work area, equipment and tooling
- Perform other daily work requirements as directed by Site Management
- Maintain required training certifications for position (Fall Protection/Rescue Training, NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LOTO, First Aid/CPR/AED)
Here are some of the perks Spark employees enjoy:
- Competitive hourly wages
- 40-Hour weekly minimum while on jobs (guaranteed hours!)
- 1.5X overtime after 40 Hours / week
- Fast-track growth opportunities
- A hands-on, positive Management Team that began as Technicians and have been promoted within their roles
- Positive and fun company culture. No one is 'just a number' at Spark.
- Benefits (health, vision, dental)
- 401K contribution, up to 3% match
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for
Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- 2-years experience working as a Wind Turbine Technician is preferred
- Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance or repair experience
- Experience with motors, rotors, drives, gears, or similar is required
- Experience using hand and power tools including torque tooling
- Firm commitment to safety. LOTO training / certification.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
- Valid Driver's License is required
- Able to travel 80-100% of the time across the US
- Must be able to lift 23kg (50 lbs)
- Ability to work at heights (up to 400 ft) with good ergonomics, work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling.
- Able to determine color codes
- Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures
Who is Spark Power?
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
