Wind Technician

Invenergy•Peetz, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Spring Canyon wind Energy Center. The Spring Canyon Energy Center is a combined 120 MW wind generation facility located near Peetz, CO. The Spring Canyon Energy Center consists of Spring Canyon 1, which is a 60 MW wind power generation facility utilizing 40 GE 1.5 SLE turbine technology, and Spring Canyon II & III, which are a combined 60 MW wind power generation facility utilizing 35 GE 1.7/100 ESS wind 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. I ndividuals 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