O&R - Traveling Wind Technician (Field Specialty Services)

Takkion Ops Management•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Specialty Field Service Traveling Technician, primary responsibilities include traveling throughout North America performing field services for various wind turbine manufacturers and wind turbine owners. This position requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field environment.

Requirements

Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet.
Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee (PFPE requirement).
Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a passport (potential for international work).
Required to travel for up to six (6) weeks at a time.
Ability to work overnight shifts/weekends as needed.
Safety champion.
Strong mechanical aptitude and the drive to produce quality work.
Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks.
HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
Knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to multi-task.
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.
Successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hire.
Subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education in wind (or) energy-related field preferred.
Automotive industry / general mechanical repair experience beneficial.
One (1) – five (5) years of functional experience in wind energy or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Traveling throughout North America performing field services for various wind turbine manufacturers and wind turbine owners.
Adhering to all safety requirements in all work environments.
Performing complex gearbox repair.
Performing high speed replacements.
Performing intermediate replacements.
Performing low speed replacements.
Performing planetary repairs.
Performing full helical rebuilds.
Performing in-field machining.
Performing large corrective repairs.
Performing gearbox / drivetrain replacements.
Performing gen changeouts.
Performing blade changeouts.
Performing blade bearing changeouts.
Performing nacelle removal / yaw bearing / slew ring.
Performing rotor drop.
Performing additional related assigned tasks.