Wind Farm Technician

Title: Wind Farm Technician
Location: 1321 Hjartarson Road-Ethridge Montana 59435
Fulltime Direct Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Wind Farm Technician performs operation and maintenance work on wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and modifications. The Wind Farm Technician is also responsible for identifying and reporting safety issues, and ensuring that all safety and health requirements are followed.

Duties and responsibilities
Make safety a top priority
Ensure safety and health requirements are followed
Report any and all safety issues related to the project
Identify potential safety problem areas with ongoing field and shop activities
Troubleshoot, test and repair all related wind turbine generator (WTG) equipment
Perform detailed quality audits of maintenance and repairs
Perform QC inspections on subcontractors work
Perform diagnosis and repair to wind turbines as directed by the Site Supervisor
Service, adjust, and investigate potential problems; identify damaged and/or worn components
Complete all documents required to perform repairs and service to WTGs
Prepare and maintain proper documentation to support repairs, including parts usage and time worked
Maintain inventory of tools, consumables and parts used; assist with inventory counts
Ensure cleanliness of facility, tools and equipment

Qualifications
1+ years of experience as field technician
Wind turbine generator basic training.

Skills/Abilities
Ability to work closely with fellow employees, managers and supervisors
Ability to use computer and MS Office
Ability to read and understand all materials related to repairing, troubleshooting and servicing WTGs and balance of plant
Excellent documentation skills
Good communication skills
Must be detail-oriented
Must be available to be on call for up to two weeks at a time
Must be available to work holidays if needed
Must be available to work extended hours as needed

Location/Working conditions
Job is located at the wind farms in Montana.
10% Office/90% Field

Physical requirements
Must be able to climb a wind turbine generator and follow boundary limits and required safety PPE when working around high voltage electrical equipment.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, i.e., cold temperatures, snow, rain, and heat.
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to travel.
Must have valid drivers license.