Job Description
Job Description
WTR Search - Renewables has partnered with an industry-leading energy company to locate a Site Wind Turbine Technician . The position requires relocation to the Reydon, OK area. This is NOT a travel position.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience working on the Siemens Gamesa Wind Turbine platform.
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; maintain records of documentation
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and / or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components / equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm
- Perform preventative maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
- Utilize appropriate safety gear, 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 prior to 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 to enable personnel to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality matter
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, wind school graduate or college degree a plusOne year of hands-on wind experience with Siemens Gamesa Wind TurbinesFlexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as requiredPrevious experience working with hand tools and power toolsAble to work independently in a fast-paced team environmentAbility to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights of 100 metersAbility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spacesAbility to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipmentMaintain required training certificationsHave a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving recordAbility to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergencyAbility to obtain a U.S. PassportSee Other Wind Jobs