Wind Technician

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Position Overview

As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Marsh Hill Energy Center. Your primary work will be servicing and repairing wind turbines.

About The Site:

The Marsh Hill Energy Center is a 16 MW wind power generation facility located in Strykersville, NY utilizing GE 1.6-100 WTG turbine technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbine and associated equipment
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods

Qualifications

• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet)
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds)
• Weight must not exceed 124 kg (275 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record