What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Wind Technician position at Tech Wind Services?
Tech Wind Services provides specialized wind energy inspection and repair services for the North American market. Our company assists the wind farms during construction, operations, and preventive maintenance to guarantee clean and renewable wind energy power production. Each turbine we work on provides enough energy to power 3, 000 homes per month.
We are looking for a mechanically inclined individual with solid experience in your field of expertise or in the wind industry.
Desired Experience:
- Torque/hydraulic tools
- Wiring
- Troubleshooting
- Industrial painting
- NDT
- Welding
- GWO/Rope access training
Physical Requirements & Working Environment:
- The employee must be of sound body and mind.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; particulate matter, and outside weather conditions.
- The employee can be exposed to risks of electrical and mechanical hazards.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
- Must be capable of rescuing a teammate anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency with proper training.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold).
Required Skills:
- Not afraid of heights--the ability to climb 300ft
- Ability to work on different wind turbine platforms
- Must have the ability to travel up to 100% of the time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions
- Ability to understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and work procedures
- Ability to write routine reports
- Maintains adherence to company policies and safety standards
Job Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the US
- Active Driver's License
- Must pass a background check and drug test
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $24 - $26