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Wind Turbine Technician I - Primoris Renewable Energy O&M

Wind Turbine Technician I - Primoris Renewable Energy O&M

Primoris Services CorporationTX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
  • Work in and around wind turbines.
  • Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis.
  • Professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis.
  • Demonstrate safety as a top priority.
  • Install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair wind turbines.
  • Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly.
  • Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines.
  • Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions.
  • Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
  • Replace worn or malfunctioning components.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or can obtain a TWIC card.
  • Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate wind energy or related preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or wind energy degree or certificate.
  • Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
  • Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred).

    • PREFERRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to Zero Injury principles.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measuring using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling.
  • Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor.
  • Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
  • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation.
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height.
  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
  • Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to : First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, etc.
  • Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
  • Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.