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Terra-Gen, LLC · 2 days ago

General Technician - Wind

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Terra-Gen, LLC is focused on the operation and maintenance of wind turbines, and they are seeking a General Technician - Wind to assist with these tasks. This trainee position involves learning about wind turbine systems, performing maintenance duties, and adhering to safety protocols while supporting the team in operational tasks.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

No H1B

Responsibilities

Adhere to, support, and comply with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines

Complete required annual safety training

Participate in turbine specific training both classroom and hands on training

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or Lead Technician, assist in the operation of the wind turbine systems

Learn the components of a wind turbine and their function and learn the maintenance process and procedures such as changing out filters, grease critical components, change fluids and replace parts as needed, located on the wind turbine. Typical maintenance work includes, but is not limited to; disassembly, repair, and assembly of small and medium-size equipment; lubricating equipment; assisting with and/or performing instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance; changing oil in equipment and troubleshooting malfunctions

Learn to read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions

Possess knowledge or learn the specific function of tools and have the ability to use them safely

Learn turbine related activities to include reading meters and gauges

Learn chemical and oil characteristics in accordance with procedures at specified intervals

Learn to review various logs, faults, temperatures levels, and other information

Maintain the plant area, shop equipment, tools, grounds and company vehicle in a clean and safe condition at all times

Take immediate corrective action as directed in response to emergency situations to minimize safety hazards and to reduce damage or downtime to the plant and its equipment

Upon certification utilize electrical test equipment in the performance of operation and maintenance work

Regularly complete paperwork, including timecards, work orders and any other required documentation including hard copies and electronic

Train to improve personal skills related to the job and/or required advancement

Ability to travel

Compiles records and reports and maintains a daily log

Trains to improve personal skills related to the job and/or required advancement

Assist co-workers with responsibilities when needed, including backup support

Ability to travel

Ability and willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as needed

Qualification

Electrical systemsMechanical systemsHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsBasic computer skillsSafety trainingMathematical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred but not required

Familiar with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, systems construction, capacities limitations and operating procedures

Safe use of tools, plant safety rules, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions

Basic to intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to communicate orally with other employees including the proper use of a radio

Ability to follow instructions and follow directions from team members

Ability to write routine correspondence

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra

Ability to read and interpret work from simple and/or complex instructions

Ability to effectively communicate with others

Ability to write routine correspondence

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Must be organized, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks and possess an attention to detail

Possess a valid driver's license for the state in which you are applying

Ability to climb up to 300 feet, unassisted, with required safety equipment, multiple times per day

Ability to complete climb test and tower rescue training

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus