Associate Technician – GE

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. Asthe 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!

Typically, from 7am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, some weekends and shift work. Usually, 40 hours per week with 30 minutes/1 hour lunch break unless arrangements have been agreed to by the employer and the employee. 20-25% travel required.

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.

The technician should be able understand and utilize Deutsche Windtechnik documentation to include basic drawings and schematics, work procedures, equipment, tooling and machinery associated with routine wind turbine operation and maintenance. It expected that the technician will learn basic electrical and mechanical maintenance skills such that they will be able to perform maintenance related tasks independently, as well as provide adequate assistance to more experienced technicians in the performance of routine activities.

At Deutsche Windtechnik, what sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees and culture. Our Mission is to be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners, while Our Vision is is to empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time. How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient (cost conscious) and Rapid (agile and bold).

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence