Traveling Wind Turbine Technician

ACAV and Associates LLC
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Full-time

Home Location is flexible!

Traveling Wind Turbine Technicians to work on electric motors & generators both up-tower in Wind Generators and in Industrial Sites throughout North America.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Replace up tower generator bearings and collector rings
  • Replace up tower generator wye rings and rotor shaft leads
  • Perform inspection, testing, repairs, major component bearing changing experience on wind turbine generators and related wind farm equipment up to 13.2kV.
  • Perform removal and replacement of generators, gearboxes, rotor assemblies, blade assemblies and auxiliary motors.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment on wind turbines and related wind farm equipment
  • Read drawings, prints & schematics and use multi-meters, amp clamps and basic electrical test equipment and torque tools
  • Perform predictive and preventive maintenance using technologies such as, lubrication, insulation resistance, surge testing, vibration analysis, dynamic electrical testing, etc.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify equipment faults or problems, and to actively help develop solutions for corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications :

  • At least 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED; (Associates degree or Certification as a Wind Turbine Technician is a plus)
  • Current OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR Certifications
  • Able to climb and work at or above 260+ feet
  • Substantial mechanical and electrical testing and troubleshooting skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Must be able to lift, up to 75 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance
  • Must be willing to travel nationwide up to 80% of the time

Additional Requirements :

  • All offers are contingent upon acceptable criminal pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol screening results.
  • Must be able to pass periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have, and be able to maintain, a good driving record.
  • Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English. (Bilingual; Spanish is a plus)
  • 11 days ago
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