Wind Service Technician

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Position Overview:

• Join one of the world's leading suppliers of wind power solutions as a Wind Technician for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
• Demand for electricity generated from renewable sources is growing fast, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has the answers.
• As one of the market leaders, we combine technological innovations, experience, and expertise to deliver readily available, one-stop solutions and have a proven track record of successfully delivering wind power projects on all continents.
• SGRE is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position.
• The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms.
• The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently.
• S/he will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.
• The position requires approximately10%travel .
• The Wind Service Technician position is Located at the US-Otho, IA.
• R elocation will not be offered for this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Service and maintenance wind turbines
• Troubleshoot errors on wind turbine
• Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering functions
• Perform mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
• Support customer remotely and onsite and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.
• Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.
• Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.
• Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations.
• Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success.
• Motivation and ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Basic training within the iron and metal industry and/or electrical field.
• Hands-on experience with electro-technical and hydraulic machinery.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation.

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

• Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver's license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.
• Must have minimum of 6 months experience in a mechanical, electrical or industrial field
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
• Flexible travel schedule
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations
• Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
• Must pass pre-hire background drug screening
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience:

• 1 year of Wind Technician experience or 6 months in a related program paired with 6 months on a wind site preferred
• Preferred minimum of 6 months training within the iron and metal industry or electrical field
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces
• Climb wind towers (up to 300 feet) multiple times and at times without climbing aids or lifts
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 lbs or less as required by the equipment safety regulations. Must pass a physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
• Must have clean driving record and pass a pre-hire drug screening
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

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