Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Build and install wind turbines per standard operating procedures
• Commission and/or trouble shoot wind turbines
• Perform maintenance work such as repower, torque/tension, cleaning

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of wind turbine towers
• Climb wind turbine towers to inspect or repair wind turbine equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
• Test and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components and systems
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components
• Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis
• Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
• Perform all work following GWS safety protocols and procedures and wearing appropriate PPE
• Attending site induction and other requested site meetings held by the client or GWS
• Work according to the safety regulations
• Reporting all near-miss accidents, incidents, and accidents immediately to the Site Manager
• Participating in training and education, as required by the Site Manager or the client
• Use all working equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Perform required maintenance of all tools and equipment on site
• Keep work place neat and orderly to prevent accidents and inefficiencies
• Meet weekly reporting deadlines of work hours, work progress reports and travel reports
• Flexibility to travel extensively and work in varying and adverse weather conditions
• Flexibility to work overtime hours on weekly basis including nights and weekends