Technician I – Repower

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Execute skilled technical tasks to support our projects while also providing leadership guidance.

• Responsibilities include removing and installing major components, executing electrical/mechanical retrofits, and carrying out commissioning activities.

• A Technician I may also mentor junior technicians, ensuring that work is completed efficiently, safely, and meets quality standards.

• Lead or assist in the execution of repower tasks, including drivetrain replacements, electrical and/or mechanical upgrades, and system checks.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues that arise during repower operations.

• Conduct electrical terminations, torquing, and verifications in accordance with upgrade procedures.

• Utilize SCADA and other diagnostic tools for operational assessments and post-repower validation.

• Create and complete all necessary documentation, such as work orders, checklists, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

• Mentor fellow team members in the use of tools, safety protocols, and technical procedures.

• Perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines, utilizing skills in mechanics, electronics, and hydraulics.

• Participate in larger corrective teams focused on replacing major turbine components, including generators, main shafts, and gearboxes.

• Monitor and inspect work to ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality benchmarks.

• Address and resolve any issues that may arise during the installation or maintenance of components.

• Collaborate with construction managers, planners, and other on-site personnel to enhance work execution.

• Provide general project support, including organizing tools, managing parts, and maintaining site cleanliness.

• Engage in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), hazard assessments, and pre-task planning activities.

• Uphold company policies, safety standards, and effective housekeeping practices.

• Identify hazards to halt work and prevent accidents before they happen.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• An Associate degree is advantageous but not mandatory.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.

• Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL) is necessary.

• Competence in reading and interpreting documents, as well as following instructions such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance guidelines, and procedures manuals.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, provided with clear instructions.

• Capability to handle problems that involve at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.

• Must successfully pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.

• Employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision capabilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, as potential work may occur in confined spaces.

• Employee must possess the physical fitness to free climb 300 feet multiple times a day while wearing over 25 lbs. of climbing gear and to work in extreme weather conditions.

• Must be able to execute rescues for teammates anywhere in the tower in case of an emergency.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k with a fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.

• Competitive Compensation.

• Personalized and Ongoing Training.