Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&R)
About The Position
SUMMARY As an O&M Field Technician you will be responsible for performing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and repair of wind turbines while ensuring all work all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner. Other requirements include: Must live within 45 miles of site location (Pipestone, MN) Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions Ability to lift up to 80 pounds Possess a valid driver's license Required overnight travel for safety training and other required activities Major components / Up tower gearbox repair / Gen bearing replacements / Borescoping / Inspections Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service Keeps fully informed of current developments in wind industry, regulations and Company procedures Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks
Requirements
- Must live within 45 miles of site location (Pipestone, MN)
- Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet
- Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee
- Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Required overnight travel for safety training and other required activities
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Two (2) – five (5) years of functional experience in Wind Energy (or) related industry experience preferred
- Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team
- Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility and adaptability
- Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues
- Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations
- Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company
- On feet for approximately 90% of the time while working
- Regularly lifting weights of fifty (50) pounds and up to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally
- Some travel occasional; possibly overnight at times
Nice To Haves
- Secondary education highly preferred
Responsibilities
- performing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and repair of wind turbines
- Major components / Up tower gearbox repair / Gen bearing replacements / Borescoping / Inspections
- Contributes to team effort and maintains quality service
- Keeps fully informed of current developments in wind industry, regulations and Company procedures
- Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
