Wind Turbine Technician I-Industrial Services

Beitzel Corporation is an Industrial Construction and Service Company with over 50 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

The general role of a Wind Turbine Technician I – Industrial Services is to provide labor to a wide range of facilities construction, mechanical and industrial projects within the wind industry.  This is a semi-skilled position that requires a mechanical knowledge and aptitude, along with a basic knowledge of construction trades.  Projects may include, but not be limited to the following industries and facilities: Wind Energy, Oil and Gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Factories, Production Plants, Coal, Solar, etc. 

 

This individual should have a basic understanding of industrial construction and must become proficient with the products and services offered by Beitzel Corporation. This position will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work and the willingness to work extended hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and possible night shift.  

• Provide labor for various wind, facilities construction, industrial, and mechanical projects
• Perform concrete work, rebar, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, and general labor as required
• Perform a variety of industrial landscaping such as installing silt fences, mowing right of ways, etc.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Learn to operate basic machinery such as a man-lift, scissor lift, fork-lift, etc.
• Assist in the installation of wind turbines, including the assembly of components such as blades, nacelles, and towers
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure the turbines are operating efficiently to include lubrication, filter changes, and checking for wear and tear on components
• Learn to assemble basic structures such as sheds, garages, etc.
• Learn to set up rigging to hoist equipment
• Learn to select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Learn to attach loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
• Use hand signals to direct workers who are engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment
• Learn to read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements
• Learn duties of the Wind Turbine Techs and assist as needed
• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties on-site at industrial and commercial locations
• Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
• Perform work at a variety of heights

• 0-2 years of basic construction and/or mechanical experience preferred
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude with prior experience in commercial/industrial mechanical fields preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow work direction
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with working at heights preferred

Perks/Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.