[Hiring] Field Service Wind Turbine Technician @Regal Rexnord

Role Description

To succeed as a Field Service Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll need to be open to travel to customer wind farms for long periods of time, work independently, have great communication skills, and be well organized. We are looking for a motivated individual with a technical background in servicing wind turbines. The Field Service Technician will provide hands-on service and aftermarket support for our customers in North America (worldwide, if needed) and support our claims and quality department in North America (worldwide, if needed). The candidate for this position will work closely with our management team based in Denver, CO. If you’re equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider this a step ahead!

• Ability to do 100% Travel - Extensive travel throughout the United States is required.
• Field Service Technician will travel to support various scopes of work across the US, and possibly Mexico and Canada.
• Competent to work on wind turbines.
• Specific trainings and electrical/mechanical competencies are an asset.
• Must climb wind turbines (upwards of 130m) to perform diagnostic testing, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components/systems.
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
• Disc Troubleshooting
• Complete various reports, checklists, and hazard analysis as it pertains to job scope.
• Participate in company and customer HSE/training programs.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience/service to our partners in the industry.
• Follow and implement work procedures for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair, and maintain Wind Turbine components.
• Populate, track, and communicate client and company documentation on a daily basis.
• Maintain a clean work area, equipment, and tooling.
• Maintain required training certifications for position (Fall Protection/Rescue Training, LOTO, First Aid/CPR/AED, etc.).
• Properly prepare for each service visit:
• Investigate scope of work (check with local applications engineer).
• Gather and review Manuals and Drawings.
• Request pictures and information from site (as needed).
• Request customer personnel if necessary.
• Perform service while onsite including but not limited to:
• Verify the brakes, discs, and hydraulic systems are properly installed/integrated.
• Troubleshoot and fault finding during various service jobs.
• Check existing brake system during regular service visits.
• Groove discs in wind turbine.
• Post Service Visit:
• Write detailed, high-quality reports including recommended spare parts.
• Upsell spare parts while on service jobs.
• Secure service contracts with customers.
• Perform field claim jobs.
• Put training programs together for customers.
• Ad hoc assignments that normally occur in a small office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or combination of education and experience to be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Wind Program Graduate; GWO certification highly preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Comfort with Heights: Must be able to climb wind turbine towers up to 300 feet and work confidently at elevated heights for extended periods.
• Strength and Endurance: Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and tools weighing up to 50-75 lbs regularly.
• Mobility and Flexibility: Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach in confined or awkward spaces.
• Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain while wearing required safety gear.
• Vision and Hearing: Adequate visual acuity and hearing ability to safely operate tools, read instruments, and communicate effectively in noisy environments.
• Safety Compliance: Required to safely access, reach, and perform required tasks while using mandatory safety equipment.
• Physical Fit for Tower Access: Must be able to safely ascend, descend, and work within wind turbine towers while utilizing all required fall protection and safety equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Paid Leaves.
• Tuition Assistance.