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USS Wind Technologies LLC Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Austin, Texas
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
- Inspect and photograph internal and external blade damage, document findings, and assemble all associated paperwork as required to be posted for further action by Engineering.
- Perform coating and minor structural repairs on internal and external blade surfaces, tip repair, leading and trailing edge repair while following guidelines provided by Engineering.
- Utilize blade access platforms at heights of 300ft or more.
- Help in all areas of site preparation (i.e. coordination of labor and materials) with minimal supervision.
- Document all work performed using mobile-based service reporting procedures.
- Communicate site status to engineering, customers, and management.
Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out and Tag Out) support.
Experience of 3-5 years or more in blade inspections, working with suspended platforms, rigging and derigging, blade repair and repair materials, anda thorough understanding of the laminating process and wind blade composition.
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, preference given to those with Renewable Energy education.
- Competent/proficient in rigging suspended platforms.
- Possess or willing to obtain the necessary qualification including Arc Flash/NFPA70E, Confined Space and Rescue, GWO BST and ART, OSHA 10, LOTO, and Respirator Fit Testing.
- Strong verbal and written English skills.
- Ability to think and react quickly and solve problems creatively.
- Approachable and empathetic.
- Ability to delegate.
- Successful candidates must pass a background and motor vehicle record check and possess a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions:
Work conditions are physically demanding, including but not limited to bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and handling heavy loads. Further, technicians will be required to work at heights, in noisy environments, confined spaces. Work takes place in all weather conditions and long hours during the week and weekends are required.