WTR Search - Renewables is looking for a Site Wind Technician in Northern West Virginia. This is a permanent position offering exceptional hourly rates and benefits, with room to grow. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
- Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm
- Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
- Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
- Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium-voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components/equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
- Utilize appropriate safety gear, and protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
- Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma or GED, wind school certificate a plus
- One year of hands-on wind experience
- Experience with the Neg Micon or Vestas turbines a plus
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights of 300 feet
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and adverse and extreme weather conditions
- Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipment
- Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
