Scope of Position:
The qualified senior wind technician performs unsupervised field maintenance, mechanical repair, large componentreplacements, rigging work and live electrical troubleshooting for one or more types of wind turbine generators. Thesenior technician has the ability to train technicians on specific machines and is expected to understand and follow procedures as provided through service manuals, Control Instructions, Work Instructions and other pertinent documents or instructions as provided by company supervisory personnel. The senior technician is expected to know and follow established safety guidelines and will seek guidance in matters for which they may be uncertain or unfamiliar.
Reports to: Site Manager
Division/Department: Operations & Maintenance
Location: Various
Classification: Non-exempt
Working conditions:
Senior Wind Technicians spend 100% of their time in the field, excluding safety; supervisor and scheduled trainingexercises. Senior Wind Technicians work in teams and are provided a company vehicle (service truck) in which theycarry the required tools and parts necessary to perform repairs and/or maintenance on turbines. Service Technicians work in extreme weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform field maintenances, troubleshooting and repair in a timely
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform live electrical work in accordance with industry standard
- Accurately account for time and materials expended in the performance of the job
- Report for work at the time and location
- Operate service equipment in a safe manner and maintain records for
- Follow safety regulations and work
- Report on work status as
- All other duties as
Qualifications:
- Must have completed at least 2000 hours of documented service in the wind and/or other related
- Must have successfully met qualifications for the Advanced Wind Technician and have passed the Senior Wind Technician examination.
- Skilled in the use of precision measuring devices such as micrometer and dial
- Familiarity with shimming procedures for gearbox
- Have mastery of our Renewable Energy paperwork and have a good understanding on how to find and use all necessary documents.
- Demonstrated safe work habits, to include electrical
- Competent in field repair, replacement and installation of turbine
- Must be able to train other technicians in field repair, replacement and installation of turbine
- Must be able to read and interpret basic schematics and technical
- Must be able to read and understand turbine technical
- Must be knowledgeable on protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, transducers, Ethernet communications, error codes and parameter configurations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly requiredto:
Stand, climb, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.
- Able to work in a mechanical environment. This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience as an auto mechanic or the ability to demonstrate that an individual is mechanically inclined.
- Able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV printout.
- Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Physical Weight Limit Restriction
Due to weight restrictions associated with life-saving fall-arrest equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights, maximum employee weight must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight subject to review at any time throughout the duration of employment and required annually at a minimum.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to
- Extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind,
- Moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Confined spaces
- The noise level in the work environment is usually
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.
REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION
Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT
Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington
$24-46/hour, DOE
To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to james.owsiany@suna.com