Wind Technician
Company: EDF Renewables North America
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Scope of Position
This position, under specific direction from the site supervisor,
maintains turbines, including but not limited to preventive
maintenance and repairs as needed. This level is intended to
perform as an assistant to an experienced technician.
Responsibilities
--- Work safely under all circumstances and seek guidance for any
work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to
perform safely.
--- Operate and care for company property and equipment in an
efficient and safe manner.
--- Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field.
--- Grease/torque wind turbines.
--- May also service turbines based on the type of turbine
(manufacturer) in multiple wind fields.
--- Perform "status" checks including clearing "error" codes on
turbines and repairing the problems.
--- Replace mechanical components.
--- Service blade and hub components as required by turbine
type.
--- Complete on a daily basis, work orders, time cards and any
other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.
--- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or his/her
designee.
Working Conditions
Wind Technicians spend 100% of their time in the field, excluding
safety; supervisor and scheduled training exercises. Wind
Technicians work in teams and are provided a company vehicle
(service truck) in which they carry the required tools and parts
necessary to perform repairs and/or maintenance on turbines in
multiple wind fields on any given day. Generally, Service
Technicians work in extreme weather conditions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:
--- Extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind,
etc.
--- Moving mechanical parts and vibration
--- Confined spaces
--- The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly
required to:
Special Conditions of Employment
Due to weight restrictions associated with life-saving fall-arrest
equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights,
maximum employee weight must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight
subject to review at any time throughout the duration of employment
and required annually at a minimum.
Keywords: EDF Renewables North America, San Francisco , Wind Technician, Engineering , San Francisco, California
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