Wind Technician

Invenergy•Neligh, NE

13d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Upstream, Prairie Breeze II and Prairie Breeze III Energy Centers. These facilities include a 202.5 MW wind power generation facility located in Neligh, NE utilizing GE 2.5-116 WTG turbine technology, and two facilities in Elgin, NE (73.4 MW and 35.8 MW) utilizing GE 1.79-100 WTG turbine technology.

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 turbines 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