Large Corrective Technician
Our Large Corrective Technicians perform all basic mechanical tasks, including the replacement of major wind turbine components such as blades, gearboxes, generators, pitch bearings and hubs.
Core responsibilities include:
- Perform heavy rigging operations to facilitate replacement of wind turbine components
- Mobilize Liftra equipment as required
- Comply with all company and government safety regulations and guidelines
- Report to Large Corrective Supervisor or Lead
- Complete all company required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- Travel as required (4-6 weeks at a time)
Qualifications
Candidates must be capable of climbing to and working at heights of 300 feet or more.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED – preferably from a technical school Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in wind turbine maintenance – preferably in major component exchange – Exceptions based on experience and background
- Familiarity with heavy rigging preferred
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and proof of insurance coverage
- Must be able to pass core safety, climbing and other required training courses
- Must be willing to obtain a class A CDL with air brake endorsement
- Driving Record Requirements
- Valid current state license without restrictions
- No license suspension or restrictions within previous 3 years
- No DWI/DWA/OWI/OUI etc. within previous 5 years
- No more than 3 points on the motor vehicle report within the previous 3 years
- Core Competencies
- Mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Full English language proficiency
Skills
- Troubleshooting and repairing specialty equipment
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Review and follow work instructions
- Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding written instructions, manuals, and other work-related documents
- Familiar with Microsoft Office software
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Technology – Operation of a company-provided cell phone, laptop, tablet, and digital camera
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- Control Precision – The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
- Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and ability to solve the problem
- Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
- Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet)
- Arm-Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
- Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
- Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Physical and Environmental Requirements: Update as needed.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically 90% of the time, as required.
- Ability and willingness to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability and willingness to signal and rig loads up to one hundred tons.
- Ability and willingness to work and climb heights a minimum of 300ft.
- Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300 lbs. max.
- Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to manage repetitive weight - 50 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
- Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week.