Traveling Wind Turbine Technician Job at ACAV and Associates LLC, Houston, TX

  • ACAV and Associates LLC
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Wind Turbine Technician

Home location is flexible! Traveling wind turbine technicians to work on electric motors and generators both up-tower in wind generators and in industrial sites throughout North America.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Replace up tower generator bearings and collector rings
  • Replace up tower generator wye rings and rotor shaft leads
  • Perform inspection, testing, repairs, major component bearing changing experience on wind turbine generators and related wind farm equipment up to 13.2kV.
  • Perform removal and replacement of generators, gearboxes, rotor assemblies, blade assemblies and auxiliary motors.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment on wind turbines and related wind farm equipment
  • Read drawings, prints & schematics and use multi-meters, amp clamps and basic electrical test equipment and torque tools
  • Perform predictive and preventive maintenance using technologies such as, lubrication, insulation resistance, surge testing, vibration analysis, dynamic electrical testing, etc.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify equipment faults or problems, and to actively help develop solutions for corrective actions
Minimum Qualifications
  • At least 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High school diploma or GED; (Associates degree or certification as a wind turbine technician is a plus)
  • Current OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR certifications
  • Able to climb and work at or above 260+ feet
  • Substantial mechanical and electrical testing and troubleshooting skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Must be able to lift, up to 75 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance
  • Must be willing to travel nationwide up to 80% of the time
Additional Requirements
  • All offers are contingent upon acceptable criminal pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol screening results.
  • Must be able to pass periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have, and be able to maintain, a good driving record.
  • Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English. (Bilingual; Spanish is a plus)

Job Tags

Flexible hours

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