Service Technician - Rio Hondo, TX

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The role of a Service Technician directly supports the company's mission by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of wind turbine generators, which are integral to producing 100% renewable energy. Service Technicians help ensure the reliability and performance of clean power plants by maintaining high standards of safety, quality, customer service, and by supporting planned and unplanned maintenance, and system upgrades.

Communicating effectively with Site Leads and/or Site Managers to achieve resolutions for technical and/or commercial customer concerns is essential. All assignments will be performed using proper methods while adhering to documentation standards and all daily activities accomplished will be reported within Movilizer to capture all hours worked, materials used, and detailed steps taken during WTGs interventions.

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties.
• Conduct, support and review safety analyses of energy sources, electrical and mechanical hazards before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm, wind turbines, switch room, and O&M Building.
• Assist in Root Cause Analyses to determine equipment failures.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently 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 a safe manner.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA’s, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct safe maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to professionally representing the company and strengthening the positive reputation of Nordex USA, Inc.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
  • year of wind experience.
• Ability to be certified to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work and climb at heights above 300 feet daily.
• Maintain required training certifications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
• Ability to work in various environments and conditions, including confined spaces, adverse and extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, pollen, weeds, and grass.
• Fieldwork in a wind farm environment primarily during normal business hours. However, the site operates 24/7/365 and may require flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and participating in an on-call schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice during outages.
• Meet the weight requirement of 265 lbs or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
• Use safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Pass a pre-employment physical to ensure the ability to perform job functions safely.
• Assist in all areas of facility operations as directed by the Site Manager.
• Ability to obtain a…