Position Overview

The general role of a Wind Turbine Technician I - Industrial Services is to provide labor to a wide range of facilities construction, mechanical and industrial projects within the wind industry. This is a semi-skilled position that requires a mechanical knowledge and aptitude, along with a basic knowledge of construction trades. Projects may include, but not be limited to the following industries and facilities: Wind Energy, Oil and Gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Factories, Production Plants, Coal, Solar, etc.

This individual should have a basic understanding of industrial construction and must become proficient with the products and services offered by Beitzel Corporation. This position will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work and the willingness to work extended hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and possible night shift.

What You'll Do

• Provide labor for various wind, facilities construction, industrial, and mechanical projects
• Perform concrete work, rebar, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, and general labor as required
• Perform a variety of industrial landscaping such as installing silt fences, mowing right of ways, etc.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Learn to operate basic machinery such as a man-lift, scissor lift, fork-lift, etc.
• Assist in the installation of wind turbines, including the assembly of components such as blades, nacelles, and towers
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure the turbines are operating efficiently to include lubrication, filter changes, and checking for wear and tear on components
• Learn to assemble basic structures such as sheds, garages, etc.
• Learn to set up rigging to hoist equipment
• Learn to select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Learn to attach loads with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
• Use hand signals to direct workers who are engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment
• Learn to read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements
• Learn duties of the Wind Turbine Techs and assist as needed
• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties on-site at industrial and commercial locations
• Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
• Perform work at a variety of heights

What You'll Bring

• 0-2 years of basic construction and/or mechanical experience preferred
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude with prior experience in commercial/industrial mechanical fields preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow work direction
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with working at heights preferred

Min

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max

USD $21.00/Hr.