Operations Site Technician-Wind

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on-site operations, maintenance, repair, and inspection of wind turbine systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in wind turbines.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to ensure continued optimal performance of wind turbines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures during onshore and offshore work activities.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and project managers to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Coordinate with site managers to ensure proper communication of progress reports and updates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes through feedback, innovation, and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date with industry best practices.
• Understand long-term O&M contracts, ensuring contractual requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Assist plant owners with long-term operational and maintenance issues as they arise.
• Oversee contractor work quality and safety procedures on a regular basis.
• Operate the facility in accordance with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements, including local and remote operations of equipment raging from 345kV to 24V.
• Execute maintenance activities to minimize downtime and revenue impact.
• Maintain access roads and perform snow removal as needed to ensure uninterrupted site access and O&M contract compliance.
• Expedite timely repairs of wind turbines, high/medium voltage equipment, meteorological towers, communication systems, substations, and other site assets.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Proven hands-on experience in testing, analyzing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities for interpreting data and generating actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively to make sound professional judgments and provide informed recommendations.

Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience working on maintaining a wind facility
• Ability to travel, on occasion, within North America
• Experience in industrial plant operations and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Regular work at heights exceeding 400 feet.
• Considerable physical effort may be required during maintenance, repair, and equipment modification activities.
• Strong eye-hand coordination required to safely operate and repair equipment.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks such as climbing wind turbine towers multiple times per day.

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs