Wind Technician

~ BHI Energy is a leading provider of inspection maintenance and modification services to the utility and industrial markets. Specialized services offered to our customers include turbine-generator inspection and repair, turnkey projects, contract maintenance, staff augmentation, equipment repair & refurbishment and installations. ~

BHI supports many of the major utilities and power generation OEM's throughout the US and abroad.

Founded in 1979 as Bartlett Nuclear, Inc., BHI Energy has diversified its services and grown over the past 36 years – both organically and through the acquisition of several companies. We are now uniquely positioned to offer a cadre of complimentary services to the markets we serve.

In early 2015, BHI Energy completed a corporate rebranding to enhance consistency and efficiency across our operating business units and bring greater value to our customers. 

Position Overview

BHI Energy is looking for a Wind Technician to perform regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment. Perform electrical/electronic and mechanical troubleshooting as required. Responsible for maintaining all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling.

The technician is needed to perform testing of Wireless networks at Florida Power plants using iPad applications per prescribed test cases and capture results of testing and present it to the WiFi assessment team to identify potential gaps. The technician must be skilled enough to run the applications on the iPad, be able to capture images, screenshots, notes with their observations both quantitative (time to load screen, time to save a record etc.) and also qualitative to identify whether the behavior of the app is acceptable or nor.

Technician must be able to read plant maps and be able to navigate through to get to multiple locations where the tests need to be repeated. Technician is required to climb up tall structures and is expected to carry good amount of devices for the test.

• This is a contract, 6 month assignment. 
• Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Position requires a highly motivated and self-directed individual with analytical and problem solving skills.
• The use of computer based applications is required.
• Must be able to climb freestanding wind turbine towers and work in a team environment. These towers can be of tubular and/ or lattice construction and can be in excess of 200 feet from the ground.
• This position requires working outdoors in inclement weather, climbing ladders without assistance and limited supervision following appropriate company safety and environmental policies.
• Completing reports and paperwork as required.
• Must possess a strong mitigating mindset for safety and risk avoidance.
• Must be willing and able to perform both call-out and extended hour overtime and travel when required.

Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Power Generation/Renewables preferred or combination of education and power generation/industrial experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.