Wind Millwright - Highland Repower Wind Project
About The Position
Mortenson is seeking a millwright for the Highland Repower Wind Project in Primghar, Iowa. The millwright is responsible for dismantling, erecting, assembling, aligning, adjusting, and maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. The position includes working with wind turbine components and assisting with erection crane assembly and teardown. The role requires climbing ladders averaging 80 meters and performing physical tasks, including repetitive movements and handling loads up to 50 pounds. Loads over 50 pounds must be handled with assistance from another team member or equipment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a current driver's license. They must be able to read and interpret safety regulations, equipment instructions, procedure manuals, and related materials. Mortenson also seeks candidates with teamwork, a positive attitude, professional customer service skills, attention to detail, active listening, effective communication, and openness to diverse input and feedback. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of related experience.
- Current driver's license.
- Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, assembly and disassembly instructions, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related materials.
- Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, and professional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented, with active listening and effective communication skills, and openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; loads over 50 pounds require assistance from another team member or equipment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Receive and offload major components.
- Install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation.
- Connect blades to the hub.
- Set base and tower sections.
- Handle taglines.
- Assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown.
- Climb ladders averaging 80 meters.
- Drill and/or tap holes on turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps.
- Torque and tension bolted connections.
- Build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
