ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist on-sight inspection, testing and reconditioning of electric motors and generators as directed by Wind Energy Field Service Technician
Assist Wind Energy Field Technician in on-site disassembly and installation of electric motors and generators
Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects to perform work duties
Assist in conducting surge, insulation power factor and Hi-potential testing as directed by Wind Energy Field Service Technician 2 or 3.
Assist in performing alignment, precision balancing, calibration, scheduled cleaning and predictive and corrective maintenance services and repair on various types of wind turbines as directed by Wind Energy Field Service Technician
Assist in the collection of data and report to field office
Assist in completion required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis
Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection)
Assist in the insurance that proper tools and necessary equipment are available and in good condition to perform the required work efficiently
Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor
Assist other technicians or other personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or plant manager
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to travel out-of-town and overnight on a regular basis
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Basic mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills
Ability to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods
Ability to understand, perform and retain various skill-related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor
Ability to work at or above 240+ feet for extended periods of time, adhering to strict safety guidelines
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration, high, precarious places and outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
Ability to work at or above 240+ feet for extended periods of time, adhering to strict safety guidelines
TRAVEL: As needed