WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN - TRAVELER
Company: RES
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionWe are committed to building a workplace where
everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of
care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We
want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your
contributions and the perspectives you bring.Summary:The Wind
Turbine Technician - Traveler assists the Wind Technicians with all
field duties and functions needed to run a successful utility scale
Wind facility. The focus of this position will be vegetation
management and module washing while assisting the Wind Technicians
with DC and AC electrical system diagnosis and repair, including
collection and delivery. Employee must be flexible to work in all
other aspects required of plant maintenance, to ensure project
success.Requirements:
- Works collectively as part of small site team to ensure all
tasks are correctly prioritized and delivered in a safe and timely
manner at the highest quality.
- Assists the Wind Technicians with on call 24/7 first responder
to all alarms and system nonperformance as requested.
- Writes JSA's, work from procedures, and work instructions.
- Takes direction, identifies problems, develops solutions, and
conducts analysis independently and in collaboration with
others.
- Learns and understands electrical testing and diagnostic
equipment for both AC and DC.
- Works with site leadership/technicians to execute maintenance
requirements, which may include any portion of the electrical and
mechanical equipment used in the wind turbine.
- Performs visual inspections; examines and identifies turbine
per the maintenance manual.
- Learns and uses a CMMS system as well as spreadsheets for
maintenance tracking.
- Keeps and tracks facility tool and parts inventory.
- Keeps and maintains site equipment.
- Uses material and equipment properly.
- Orders replacement supplies as needed.
- Learns and uses SCADA and other software control systems.
- Ensures project work complies and meets contractual standard
requirements.
- Works in remote field conditions under all weather conditions
with limited supervision.
- Ability to multitask.
- Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet contractual
requirements if required.
- Assists and adheres to the overall site safety policy, ensuring
RES's safety program is correctly implemented and followed.
- Assists with site safety meetings and site inductions.
- Participates and assists with JSA, method statements.
- Participates and assists with LOTO.
- Interfaces with Subcontractors and Owners in a professional
manner.
- Follows company NERC compliance program as required.
- Ensures building & ground maintenance as well as vegetation
control policies are adhered to as required.
- Assists tracking deliverables on site.
- Completes and submits daily required paperwork accurately.
- Follows safety and security procedures and determines
appropriate action when needed. Reports potentially unsafe
conditions immediately.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or
expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company
Policies & Procedure.
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and
quality-oriented attitude.Qualifications:
- High School/GED General Education, required.
- Bachelor's Degree related field preferred.
- 2+years related facility maintenance position required.
- Domestic travel 5-15% required.
- Valid Drivers License required.
- Basic knowledge in:
- Communication
- Internal with Engineering, site teams, corporate office,
supervisor externally with sub-contractors and vendors and
listening skills
- Relationship building
- Safe working practices
- Electrical schematics and prints
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Time management to include:
- Setting and achieving work goals, understanding and setting
priorities, setting and adhering to required deadlines
- Checking for Accuracy
- Maintaining Accurate Records
- Researching information
- Being thorough in all tasks
- Adhering to Rules and Regulations
- Intermediate knowledge in:
- Reading, Math, Use of Hand and Power Tools, Mowing Equipment
Operation, Spraying Equipment Operation, Fork Lift Operation, Wind
Concepts and Principles, Inspecting Physical Objects, Heavy
Equipment, Cranes, Rigging and Lifting
- Available to travel to other sites on short notice.
- Stress Management
- Functional competencies include teamwork, agility, attention to
detail, customer focus, and communication.Anticipated base salary
range: $25.00 - 29.00The final agreed upon compensation is based on
individual education, qualifications, experience, and work
location.RES offers benefits that are effective first day of the
month following 30 days of full-time employment. These benefits
include the following:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
- Health Reimbursement Account with employer contribution
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid
Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
- Tuition ReimbursementPhysical requirements and environment:The
work environment and physical demands characteristics are
representative of those the employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling
5-15lbs., Pushing 5-15lbs., Lifting 5-15 lbs., and
Stooping.Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., Gripping, Handling,
Pinching, and Walking.Frequently: Standing.Constantly: Reading,
Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, and
Sitting.Rarely exposed to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, and
Wet in the work environment.Occasionally exposed to Noise and
Hazards in the work environment.We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background
investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.RES is an
equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and
inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,
pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by
federal, state, or local laws.#LI-RemoteReqID:REQ-5519
Keywords: RES, Lodi , WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN - TRAVELER, Professions , Sacramento, California
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