Travelling Wind Generator Technician

Ingeteam•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Travelling Wind Generator Technician performs operations, maintenance, quality assurance and quality control inspections, retrofits, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbine generators. The role also includes working as a Repair Technician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during periods when travel is not required. The technician follows company and site direction, completes service reporting, and follows company procedures and standards for quality, environmental health, and safety. The position requires extended travel, potentially on short notice, and work in challenging weather and confined spaces.

Requirements

Relevant experience; at least one year of relevant work experience is required in lieu of the required degree.
Associate degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree.
Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, including the ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Engineering Change Orders, repair manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Knowledge of electrical principles and concepts.
Ability to use hand and power tools, measuring devices, testing devices, and equipment.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to travel for extended periods, work extended hours as needed, and travel on short notice.
Ability to work in adverse and extreme weather conditions and in confined spaces.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Service-oriented approach, good communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to climb wind turbine towers up to 300 feet, up to three times per day, and willingness and ability to handle repetitive weights of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a Wind Technician.
Experience performing maintenance tasks.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic problems.
Electrical testing experience.
Wind Turbine Technician degree or similar degree.
OSHA-10, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, Climbing, and Tower Rescue certificates.
Ability to read and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform operations, maintenance, QA/QC inspections, retrofits, commissioning, and repairs on wind turbine generators.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems; analyze problems, participate in root cause analysis, and repair or replace parts as needed.
Perform testing.
Execute assigned tasks from the Field Services Manager in alignment with the site manager, with minimal supervision.
Use schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to perform assigned services.
Take direction from the Site Manager in coordination with the direct manager, and inform management of issues that prevent safe execution of services.
Complete required reporting for assigned services and report work hours promptly while traveling according to company guidelines.
Use company-provided equipment, resources, and instructions to execute services.
Follow company policies, environmental health and safety policies, and good housekeeping practices; identify safety gaps and risks and recommend actions to management.
Perform tasks in accordance with organizational quality management, environmental, health, and safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Work as a Repair Technician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following “JPR2.032.C Repair Technician” when travel is not required.
Complete other tasks as assigned.