Repair Technician Onshore Wind

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Job Description Summary

Gearboxes Repair Technician will be responsible for Mechanical disassembly, inspection and assembly of Wind Gearboxes. He/she will report to the Shop Operations Leader

Job Description

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Essential Responsibilities

In addition you will:

·  Exchange Bearings and gears as per engineering drawings and remanufacturing specifications
·  Be able to perform standard mechanical assembly procedures, perform rework, and repair of gearbox components and systems to drawing specifications Downtower in the repair shop or Uptower in the Wind Turbine.
·  Repair and Assembly of WTG 750KW, 1.5/1.6MW and 2.x MW turbines.
·  Maintain proper handling of GE tools and equipment.
·  Occasionally required to work in tight areas, ladders, scissor lift, greater than 4m high off ground.
·  Occasionally required to perform repair operations uptower
·  Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use all tools associated with assembling units according to required specifications:
·  lifting equipment, wall and overhead cranes
·  Hydraulic and electric Torque tools
·  Specific hydraulic pullers for disassembly operations
·  Other Tools included but not limited to impact drills, magnetic drills, drill press, angle grinders, sanders, basic hand tools (manual and pneumatic)
·  Measurement Tools, calibers, oil flushing equipment.
·  Read and understand mechanical layout, engineering drawings
·  Follow all EH&S guidelines and policies
·  Follow good environmental practices and waste management procedures. Segregate waste in the pertinent containers at the Repair Hall.
·  Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use CNC equipment to regrind gears, rings and covers.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Mechanical or Electrical School Diploma
·  Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Wind Gearbox Repair Shop
·  Certified in the use of lifting equipment, such as overhead and wall cranes, as well as lifting methods and practices by using appropriate slings, chains, hooks, etc..
·  Trained on Bearings assembly practices, including clearance and preload calculation.
·  Trained in the use of sealing and adhesives for bearings assembly
·  Trained in hoses manufacturing and testing.
·  Training on tightening practices and tools.
·  Training on CNC.

Desired Characteristics

·  Ability to read, understand and follow mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
·  Self-motivated to work with minimal guidance and willingness to learn from others
·  Ability and Willingness to work at heights and confined spaces, repairing gearboxes uptower in the Nacelle enclosure if required
·  Ability and willingness to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, in order to meet business needs
·  Ability to follow instructions and be willin

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No