Site Wind Technician (Pennsylvania)

WTR Search - Renewables is searching for two experienced Site Wind Turbine Technicians for a full-time salaried, safety-sensitive position near Westfield, Pennsylvania. This is NOT a travel position and relocation assistance will be provided.

The purpose of this position is to perform safe and reliable operation and maintenance duties adhering to company standards, procedures, and processes. It is expected that you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prioritize the safety of the team to achieve the successful operation of the wind farm and its assets.

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensure optimal performance through daily work scheduling, planning, and implementation of maintenance, service, and repair of wind turbine equipment as part of a team of wind technicians and contractors capable of producing the agreed deliverables


• Support the operations and maintenance plans to drive operational performance, achievement of business results, and continuous improvement


• Ensure operational compliance to, plant availability, and cost standards through adherence to company operating procedures, policies, and applicable regulations


• Drive results in the areas of safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, of high quality, and documented correctly


• Commit to performing as part of a high-performance team of employees and contractors to achieve the expected outcomes


• Be available for required training to be qualified, competent, and compliant with training


• Identify and mitigate risks that could negatively impact the agreed outcomes or business results, and identify opportunities that could positively impact the agreed outcomes or business results


• Contribute to a collaborative work environment within the team, peers, stakeholders, and support groups to ensure issues may be resolved in a professional and productive manner

REQUIREMENTS 

• Looking for one Junior technician with two or more years of hands-on wind experience


• Looking for one Senior technician with five or more years of hands-on wind experience


• Must be skilled with the GE 3.6 MW Cypress platform (3x, 4x, 5x) platform


• Requires a high school diploma or GED, wind school certification or college degree a plus


• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting


• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required


• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights of 100 meters


• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces


• Maintain required training certifications


• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record


• Successful completion of pre-employment testing and physical exam is required as a condition of employment


• Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency