Altrad Sparrows – Americas

Overview

Altrad Alpha Wind Services provides specialist technical personnel to wind farm operators and OEMs during the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of offshore and onshore wind developments. The Wind Turbine Technician role involves traveling to various job sites across the United States to perform maintenance and installation work on wind turbines.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined schedules and procedures including safety protocols.
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator.
• Perform intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks as assigned.
• Take direction from Site Manager or Line manager and inform management of any issues.
• Gather information regarding turbine performance and diagnose routine issues.
• Perform retrofits and QA/QC Inspections of wind turbine generators.
• Document work and enter data into customer systems as required.
• Follow structured problem-solving processes for troubleshooting tasks.
• Comply with all Site Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a strong team environment and support teammates.
• Demonstrate integrity and a focus on safety and quality of work.
• Act as a safety role model and identify safety risks.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year technical wind industry experience or six months with a Wind Technician program.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of intermediate level power tools.
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer operation skills and ability to interpret computer data.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 100-400ft in height.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs in weight.
• Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 300 feet.
• Ability to participate in all training courses.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.