Wind Turbine Technician

Position: Wind Turbine Technician
Location: Summit, South Dakota
Type: Full Time

The Wind Turbine Technician role requires the ability to multi-task and work in various crews relating to the erecting of wind turbines. The technician is expected to learn and apply skills in the area of mechanics, rigging, electrical and quality control. Under direct supervision from higher level technical supervisory and/or management, the Wind Turbine Technician utilizes skills and training to construct wind turbines at a basic level. The Technician ensures all manufacturer rigging is inspected and documented prior to lifting and documented and recorded. Must be comfortable climbing in towers. EWR is a full-service wind energy solutions provider offering turnkey installation, maintenance, crane services, project planning, and more to wind farms across North America.

Key Accountabilities:

• Closely adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies risks and gaps in safety execution in the operational environment and either stops work / escalates or implements defined and appropriate mitigation methods with appropriate oversight. Demonstrates risk-averse safety behavior at all times. Encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are practiced.
• Demonstrates integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Performs basic level wind turbine construction and/or installation tasks as assigned. This includes introductory operation and use of tools and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required, performs labor duties as needed.
• Works on crews as assigned. The technician role can vary between Grout crew, Quality Control, PreAssembly, Electrical, Mechanical, Topout, Tensioning and additional crew breakdown as required to successfully construct wind turbines. Management reserves the right to change crew roles and re-assign/re-distribute assignments as necessary to ensure the completion of wind turbine erection on schedule.
• Effectively gathers information regarding equipment (e.g. turbine) status. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in execution.
• Follows defined instructions and erecting schedules, executing plans as directed and performs according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation.
• Proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicates through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates strong customer focus at all times.
• This role will require travel, working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year’s experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or composite skills OR in absence of experience, a certificate of completion from an accepted Wind
• Technician program of equivalent scope.
• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols
• Rope Access certified
• Confined Space Certified
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Good interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics.

Additional Required Abilities:

• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent.
• Strong field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.

Working Conditions:

• Travel required.
• Ability to travel within the U.S.
• Overtime may be required, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.

Notes:

• Please indicate in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the qualifications of the position.
• Work Remotely: No

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance