Associate Technician – GE

Associate Technician

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany's largest independent service provider, offering a comprehensive service package for wind turbine generators (WTG) from one single source.

What makes us stand out from other service companies? We offer everything from A to Z and match that with a passion for all technical services related to wind power. The objective of our engineers and technicians is to individually increase efficiency and to keep availability high at all times. It is our objective to achieve the best possible technical operation for our client's systems and in turn offer cost-effective solutions.

We do everything possible to keep the wind turbines up and running and improve their performance, for the long term.

Deutsche Windtechnik is entering its fifth year of operations in the United States, and is headquartered in Houston, TX. As the largest and most reputable independent service provider in Germany, it is our objective to transfer and improve the same level of quality, safety, efficiency and customer service to the US market. Deutsche Windtechnik aims to become the strongest independent service provider in the US within the next 5 years, and you can be part of this success!

Schedule:

20-25% travel required.

Job Summary:

This is a skilled position; employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance.

Mental Demands:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions

Physical Demand Classification:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be physically fit enough to free climb 250 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear under extraordinary weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing team mate anywhere in tower in the event of emergency. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Description of Tasks:

• The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on GE 1.5 wind turbines as per DWT instructions
• Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, etc.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
• Performs scheduled maintenance as required
• Assist large corrective teams with replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
• Assist in all areas of site operations
• Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system/Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Comply with Deutsche Windtechnik policies and procedures and customer site rules
• Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik Company Health and Safety policy
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems (under direction and supervision, if needed)
• Performs wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs
• Recognizes occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately reports the problem
• Assists with removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components
• Assists with heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing
• Performs wind turbine controller maintenance and repair
• Completes required reports and other paperwork, some of which require computer entry
• Assists with high-voltage system maintenance and repair
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Maintains proper care of company tools and vehicles
• Demonstrates the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines

Required Education and

Experience and Skills:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Associate Degree preferred (not required)
• Persons with Wind Energy Certifications, Military Experience, electrical and mechanical experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience 0 + 2 years in Wind Energy, electrical, mechanical and technical equipment
• Valid driving license (NON CDL/CDL)
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• Must be able to climb and work…