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Deutsche Windtechnik

Maintains wind turbines on land and at sea

Technician 1

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFowler, IN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a wind turbine technician is required.
  • A valid driver's license, either non-CDL or CDL, with a clean driving record is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and follow instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision when given proper instructions is required.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations is required.
  • Ability to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening is required.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds is required. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for work in close confines.
  • Ability to free-climb 300 feet multiple times a day while wearing more than 25 pounds of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions is required.
  • Ability to rescue a teammate anywhere in the tower during an emergency is required.
  • Employees climbing wind turbines must use a Personal Fall Arrest System and remain within its maximum weight capacity of 309 pounds, including the individual, tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Personal body weight may not exceed 260 pounds when climbing wind turbines.

Responsibilities

  • Temporarily serve as the person in charge or team leader for the work team and provide leadership and technical direction while maintaining routine activities to keep turbines operating, using basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to support the site.
  • Generate and complete relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, and AWPs.
  • Recognize wind turbine error codes and appropriately report issues.
  • Assist in all areas of site operations.
  • Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair.
  • Lead and perform routine preventive and unscheduled wind turbine maintenance involving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Lead and perform unscheduled maintenance by troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Follow company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
  • Assist with and lead the removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.

About the Company

Deutsche Windtechnik

Maintains wind turbines on land and at sea

Deutsche Windtechnik maintains and repairs wind turbines for wind farm owners and operators on land and at sea. Its teams work across equipment from manufacturers such as Vestas and Enercon, giving customers an alternative to buying maintenance from the turbine maker. The group combines mechanical repairs with work on electrical controls, spare parts supply and upgrades designed to extend the working life of existing turbines. Customers buy services through maintenance contracts or individual projects, and its US business also operates and maintains solar plants. Deutsche Windtechnik was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bremen, Germany.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bremen, Germany
Founded
2007

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