General Technician - Wind

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Description This is a trainee position responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wind turbines and all associated equipment in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and operating directives in effect. Demonstrate the ability to assist with maintenance and operational duties, perform basic mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation tasks. Concurrently, perform and adhere to all training requirements and schedules.

Training program requirements are expected to be completed within the designated time frame.

• Adhere to, support, and comply with all company safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Complete required annual safety training.
• Participate in turbine specific training both classroom and hands on training.
• Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Lead Technician, assist in the operation of the wind turbine systems.
• Learn the components of a wind turbine and their function and learn the maintenance process and procedures such as changing out filters, grease critical components, change fluids and replace parts as needed, located on the wind turbine. Typical maintenance work includes, but is not limited to; disassembly, repair, and assembly of small and medium-size equipment; lubricating equipment; assisting with and/or performing instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance;
  
  changing oil in equipment and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Learn to read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Possess knowledge or learn the specific function of tools and have the ability to use them safely.
• Learn turbine related activities to include reading meters and gauges.
• Learn chemical and oil characteristics in accordance with procedures at specified intervals.
• Learn to review various logs, faults, temperatures levels, and other information.
• Maintain the plant area, shop equipment, tools, grounds and company vehicle in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Take immediate corrective action as directed in response to emergency situations to minimize safety hazards and to reduce damage or downtime to the plant and its equipment.
• Upon certification utilize electrical test equipment in the performance of operation and maintenance work.
• Regularly complete paperwork, including timecards, work orders and any other required documentation including hard copies and electronic.
• Trains to improve personal skills related to the job and/or required advancement.
• Ability to travel.
• Compiles records and reports and maintains a daily log.
• Assist co-workers with responsibilities when needed, including backup support.
• Ability and willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred but not required.
• Desired qualifications: familiar with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, systems construction, capacities limitations and operating procedures.
• Safe use of tools, plant safety rules, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills in word‑processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I‑9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

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