Renewables Wind Technician - Illinois

WTR Search - Renewables has partnered with an industry-leading energy company to locate a Renewables Site Technician. The position comes with relocation assistance to the Lena, ILarea, and will be cross-trained in wind and solar responsibilities. Not a travel position.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators 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; maintain records of documentation
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm
• Perform preventative maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
• Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in safe manner
• Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources prior to 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 as to enable personnel to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality matter
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Requires a high school education or equivalent, college degree a plus
• One year of hands-on wind experience
• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
• Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
• 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 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
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
• Maintain required training certifications
• Have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport

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