Freelance/Contract: Wind Turbine Technician - $25 - $35 per hour / USA

Wind Turbine Technician for Construction/Commissioning/Repower Projects


Travel Status: 100% Travel,

Start Date: ASAP and through 2020

*Per Diem: $140 / calendar day (accommodations, meals and incidentals) *

Full Benefits and work truck (and gas!) provided.

Industry training provided by us if you are properly qualified with prior wind technician experience.


MUST HAVE A VALID GWO CERTIFICATION



_An Engineer/technician providing TFA renders technical advice and guidance and makes recommendations at the Project Site based on procedures and drawings during erection and installation of Wind Turbine Generators_



*Basic Core Competencies and Responsibilities*
* Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting
* Ability to maintain professional relationships with both client and BOP.
* Daily log taking.
* Intimate knowledge of wind specialty equipment:
* Blade Yoke
* Blade Clamper
* Cabling Equipment
* Specialty Rigging
* Blade Belts/Socks
* Temporary Installation Equipment
* Crane
* Turning Gear
* Manual Yaw
* Turbine Brakes
* Ability to operate independently in remote locations, without direct supervision.
*Offloading at site*
* Assist QA in performing receiving inspections.
* Organize and deliver BOLs (Bills of Lading) to the Site Manager
* Assist in coordinating deliveries to specific pads.
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with company instructions and drawings.
* TFA should be present for first 'critical lifts' for all components.
*Foundation*
* Ensure that the foundation is suitable for placement of tower
* Shims are correctly placed.
* Holes for conduit/cables are in correct location.
* Foundation bolts are properly installed and treated.
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
*Setting of Power Unit*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* Ensure that the power unit is mounted, placed, and sealed correctly.
*Erection*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* TFA should be present for first 'critical lifts' for all components.
* Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
* Ensure all provided equipment is functioning properly (i.e. 690Vac generator).
*Mounting of Nacelle on Tower*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* TFA should be present for first 'critical lifts' for all components.
* Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
* Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
* Should be performed during nacelle preparation to identify and correct problems in a timely manner.
*Rotor Assembly*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* TFA should be present for first 'critical lifts' for all components.
* Ensure all provided equipment is functioning properly.
* Pitch Pump
* Pitch Box
* 690Vac generator (if supplied)
* Blade Yoke
* Ensure blade tensioning is being performed correctly (in conjunction with QA rotor inspections).
*Mounting of Rotor*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* TFA should be present for first 'critical lifts' for all components.
* Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
* Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
*Cabling*
* Ensure that all activities are in accordance with instructions and drawings.
* Troubleshoot 110Vac lights/outlets as necessary.
* Ensure that all temporary turbine systems are operating correctly.
* Ensure that crews have the appropriate electrical documentation, and know how to interpret them.
*Requirements*
* 1-2 Years of Wind turbine construction or commissioning experience
* Prior experience working away from home
* Working with both small and large teams/ groups
* Climbing up high wind turbine towers wearing safety harness to carry out repair work
* Wind turbine technical trade school a plus Basic Certs Requirement: GWO Basic Safety Training cert
* Fire Awareness
* Working at Heights
* First Aid
* Manual Handling