Technician Wind Turbine

This position at Primoris Services Corporation is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This role requires extensive travel throughout the United States. A safety-first attitude and commitment to doing the job right the first time are essential.

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Work in and around wind turbines.
• Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis.
• Interact professionally with customers and coworkers on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority.
• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair wind turbines.
• Diagnose and fix problems that could cause turbine shutdown or improper operation.
• Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines.
• Test electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
• Technical 2- or 4-year degree or certificate in wind energy or related field preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working in and around wind turbines, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or wind energy degree or certificate.
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to Zero Injury principles.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reports, and manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measuring using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling.
• Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor, including locking out the rotor.
• Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to:
  First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
• Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Must pass a physical exam if required.
• Able to climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined work spaces

• Predominantly outdoor work; exposure to extreme heat or cold, humidity, rain, and other weather conditions; loud noise from tools and machinery; potential chemical exposure.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Construction