Lead Wind Turbine Tech

This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This position is also responsible to develop, train and mentor Wind Tech I/II’s, supervising crews up to 20. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time.

Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures Working in and around wind turbines Install, reinstall, repair, service, test and other required tasks to maintain wind turbine components Ability to provide technical support to troubleshoot and repair basic and complex wind turbine related malfunctions Ability to climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis Provide technical support and guidance to assure product quality and conformance Perform onsite audits of procedures and field processes and drive change as necessary Demonstrate safety and quality as a top priority and make sure other team members, Owner/Client Representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and management are following the safety policies Train and instruct crew members in safe work practices for the assigned tasks. Be a MENTOR. Lead and involve the crew in Pre-Task Plan (PTP) creation and review Stop any work at any time if at-risk behaviors are observed by crewmen. Encourage crew members to work with the same mentality Ability to create standard work procedures and processes Ability to create work procedures related to turbine manufacturer specific requirements Monitor project progress and quality Following written procedures as designed Allocating crew time to address rework if needed Ability to professionally interact with customers on a daily basis Filling out all required project related reports Keeping all records, paperwork and reports in a neat and organized manner Communicating to all levels of the project team Setting GOALS for crews (daily/weekly/monthly/project) Preplanning daily activities to eliminate confusion and downtime Install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems Replace worn or malfunctioning components Ability to use a multi-meter Send detailed daily reports and keep an ongoing inventory of tooling and consumable products Leading a crew of up to (20) Wind Turbine Technician I/II Understand project scope and schedule to keep the project on track to complete within the specific project stated parameters Assume responsibilities of Field Operations Manager as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or two (2) years’ experience and degree or certificate Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate related to mechanical maintenance, wind energy, mechanical engineering or related preferred Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred) Uptower Gearbox Repair Team Only: NCCCO Rigger and Signal Person certified, or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution Basic computer operation skills and