Associate Technician – GE 1.5

Deutsche Windtechnik•Milford, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. We offer everything from A to Z and match that with a passion for all technical services related to wind power. The objective of our engineers and technicians is to individually increase efficiency and to keep availability high at all times. It is our objective to achieve the best possible technical operation for our client’s systems and in turn offer cost-effective solutions. We do everything possible to keep the wind turbines up and running and improve their performance, for the long term. Deutsche Windtechnik is entering its fifth year of operations in the United States, and is headquartered in Houston, TX. As the largest and most reputable independent service provider in Germany, it is our objective to transfer and improve the same level of quality, safety, efficiency and customer service to the US market. Deutsche Windtechnik aims to become the strongest independent service provider in the US within the next 5 years, and you can be part of this success!

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED
Experience 0 + 2 years in Wind Energy, electrical, mechanical and technical equipment
Valid driving license (NON CDL/CDL)
Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
Must be able to climb and work atop freestanding wind turbine towers that exceed 250 ft in height
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Write routine reports and correspondence
Understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions
Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physically fit enough to free climb 250 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear under extraordinary weather conditions.
Capable of rescuing team mate anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
Able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred
Persons with Wind Energy Certifications, Military Experience, electrical and mechanical experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
Understand schematics and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, and service logs in the computer database.
Monitor turbine performance.
Understand and utilize Deutsche Windtechnik documentation to include basic drawings and schematics, work procedures, equipment, tooling and machinery associated with routine wind turbine operation and maintenance.
Learn basic electrical and mechanical maintenance skills to perform maintenance related tasks independently.
Provide adequate assistance to more experienced technicians in the performance of routine activities.
Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on GE 1.5 wind turbines as per DWT instructions.
Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, etc.
Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
Perform scheduled maintenance as required.
Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Assist large corrective teams with replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes.
Assist in all areas of site operations.
Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party.
Establish and maintain general safety from the system/Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
Comply with Deutsche Windtechnik policies and procedures and customer site rules.
Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik Company Health and Safety policy.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems (under direction and supervision, if needed).
Perform wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs.
Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the problem.
Assist with removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
Assist with heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing.
Perform wind turbine controller maintenance and repair.
Complete required reports and other paperwork, some of which require computer entry.
Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair.
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
Maintain proper care of company tools and vehicles.
Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.