Job Description
Wind Turbine Technician w/ GE LOTO Certification
Pay for Wind Turbine Technician
Hourly rates ranging from $20-$35 depending upon experience and skill
Location for Wind Turbine Technician:
100% Travel
Work environment for Wind Turbine Technician:
Our Certified Wind Technicians carry out daily tasks such as cleaning, organizing, minor assembly, minor service, and/or repairs to wind turbine generators and related equipment and facilities. They are required to climb vertically at least 300 feet. Must maintain certifications in all areas required by position.
Required experience for Wind Turbine Technician:
- Clean background with no outstanding/pending charges.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test at time of hire and random.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid bank account with a major financial institution
- Current GE LOTO certification
- GWO BST and ART Certifications preferred
- Twelve (12) months minimum related experience preferred.
- Work meets customer and company standards required of position and job, including following project schedules.
- Always comply with corporate OSHA and International Wind policies.
- Appear well-groomed, present a positive company image, and treat others with courtesy and respect.
- Work cooperatively or independently and inspires a team effort with all tasks. Communicate pro-actively.
- Service reporting, work order documents, and records will be written neatly, legibly, and completed correctly.
- Ability to work in a high volume, multi-priority environment and to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Has knowledge of various hand and power tools.
- Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.
- For safety compliance, Wind Technicians must weigh between 120 and 250 pounds, including clothing and boots.
- Non-US Citizen must hold current work visa or green card.
Essential functions for Wind Turbine Technician:
- Conduct maintenance of equipment (repairing blades, torque checks, lubrication, etc.)
- Climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet. Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds)
- Follow specific verbal and written instructions to perform wind turbine generator (WTG) and associated equipment assembly, repair, and maintenance.
- Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records.
- Clean and organize tools, equipment, and work area including sweeping, mopping, wiping oil, grease, solvent spills.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally per the International Wind Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.
- Perform other daily work requirements as directed by supervisor with GEneral supervision.
- Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
- Maintain required training certifications for position held. These include at a minimum: OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED - First Aid
- Out of area and overnight travel is to be expected.