Job Description

The Large Corrective Wind Technician role is responsible for performing maintenance and repair activities on wind turbines. They primarily focus on replacing major components of the wind turbines, including blades, gearboxes, generators, pitch bearings, and hubs, when necessary. In addition to component replacement, the technician is also responsible for assisting in the dismantling, erection, alignment, and adjustment of machinery and equipment in accordance with work instructions. This involves working with hand and power tools, measuring and testing equipment, and rigging equipment, among other tools.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

· Troubleshoot and repair significant corrective operational issues on utility-sized wind turbines per the project description.

· Conduct heavy rigging operations to facilitate replacement components.

· Perform all large component exchanges in accordance with specified procedures.

· Perform repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical component replacements to correct malfunctions.

· Properly utilize and maintain all mandated safety equipment.

· Represent the company culture of safety, quality, and integrity daily.

· Comply with all safety rules in accordance with company, customer, and government regulations and guidelines.

· Exhibit positive, courteous behavior with customers, contractors, suppliers, and co-workers.

· Accurately complete and submit required service reports, timecards, expense reports, and other required company reports in a timely manner for the onsite team.

· Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• One year of experience doing large corrective work
• Fundamental electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical skills
• Ability to read and understand schematics by various wind turbine manufacturers
• Ability to climb 300 feet or more regularly
• Completion of all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• Ability to lead and participate in on-the-job training with on-site personnel
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to Regularly work 50+ hours a week
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to travel for up to 6 weeks at a time
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Ability to work in inclement weather

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma

· OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, and Tower Rescue certificates preferred

· Must have a valid driver’s license

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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