Company Overview: Our client is seeking a dedicated Wind Farm Technician to join their team of 10-15 professionals managing a large-scale wind farm in a RARE Monday-Friday daytime hours technician opportunity. This facility spans 5,000 acres and includes 80+ wind turbines. The hiring manager has built a successful career over the past 14 years, progressing from a trainee to the site manager. This role offers a clear career path for motivated individuals.
Role Overview: The Wind Farm Technician will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing wind turbines. Responsibilities will range from routine maintenance tasks like cleaning bearing grease to major rebuilds in the shop. The company provides a comprehensive library of manuals, schematics, and field-accessible iPads, ensuring you have the resources to tackle most problems efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on 80 wind turbines to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Technical Problem-Solving: Utilize the company’s extensive library of manuals and schematics, along with an iPad for field access, to diagnose and solve technical issues.
Team Collaboration: Work as part of a 10-15 person team, sharing knowledge and expertise to maintain high operational standards.
On-Call Duty: Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, ensuring turbine functionality during off-hours. If on-call duties require 40 hours of work, you will have the option to take your scheduled day off or earn overtime.
Work-Life Balance: Our client values work-life balance, offering a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with the flexibility of rotating on-call duty. This often results in three-day weekends, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Requirements
- Relevant technical experience, preferably in wind turbine maintenance or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to follow detailed manuals and schematics.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Flexibility to participate in rotating on-call duty.
- Must be a strong electrician or mechanic willing to learn more skills.
- Must be OK climbing up to 300 feet. Each wind tower has an elevator.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to build a career where your technical skills and dedication to quality maintenance will be valued and rewarded.
Benefits
Full benefits package and a relocation package.