Wind Technician
About The Position
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description About The Site English Farms Energy Center is a 170.3 MW wind power generation facility located in Grinnell, IA utilizing GE 2.5-127 and GE 2.3-116 WTG turbine technology. Position Overview As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the English Farms Energy Center. Work Schedule Work a 4-10 work schedule Monday - Thursday. The work schedule may vary during peak maintenance periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds). Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbine and associated equipment
- Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
- Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
- Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods
Benefits
- Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
