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Field Service Technician – Uptower
The Field Specialist - Uptower Repair will work on a team or individually, to complete maintenance and large component replacement, troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical repairs, oversee contractors, and repair wind turbine generators throughout the United States.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Field Specialist - Uptower Repair, you will:

·  Support team objectives and remain focused on safety, quality, and execution
·  Support Field Engineers and Lead Field Specialists
·  Complete required training to advance in Up Tower Qualifications standards
·  Participate in pre-job meetings to discuss lift plans, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), schedule, weather, hazards, and job site / landowner requirements
·  Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch / variable speed turbines
·  Help in all areas of site preparation (coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision
·  Document all work performed using computer based service reporting procedures
·  Communicate site status to engineering, customers, and management

Qualifications/Requirements:

·  High School Diploma / GED
·  Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician(AND/OR)Completion of Certificate / Associates / Bachelors Degree in a relative field, including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, Renewable Energy
·  Minimum of 2 years of related experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, REN energy or similar field

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 90% of the time, as required
·  Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
·  Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs
·  Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 300 feet
·  Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
·  Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300lbs max
·  Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
·  Ability and willingness to read, interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
·  Ability to write reports, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
·  Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
·  Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week

Desired Characteristics:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Electrical, or Electronics field from an accredited college or university
·  Technical Certification in Wind Energy or Electrical / Electronic field
·  Ability to work with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the Wind Farm
·  Wind turbine experience
·  Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision
·  Electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic experience
·  Experience using hydraulic power tools
·  Experience with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No