Site Wind Technician (PA)

WTR Search - Renewables is looking for a Site Wind Technician in Pennsylvania. This is a permanent position offering exceptional hourly rates and benefits, with room to grow. This is not a traveling position and relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment at the wind farm
• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
• Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
• Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium-voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components/equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
• Utilize appropriate safety gear, and protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
• Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm
• Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments 
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, wind school certificate a plus
• One year of hands-on wind experience
• Experience with GE 1.5 turbines a plus
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights of 300 feet
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and adverse and extreme weather conditions
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipment
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check