MCE Technician-Heavy Lifts I
Our Large Corrective Technicians perform all basic mechanical tasks, including the replacement of major wind turbine components such as blades, gearboxes, generators, pitch bearings and hubs.
Core responsibilities include:
- Perform heavy rigging operations to facilitate replacement of wind turbine components
- Mobilize Liftra equipment as required
- Comply with all company and government safety regulations and guidelines
- Report to Large Corrective Supervisor or Lead
- Complete all company required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- Travel as required (4-6 weeks at a time)
Candidates must be capable of climbing to and working at heights of 300 feet or more.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED – preferably from a technical school Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in wind turbine maintenance – preferably in major component exchange – Exceptions based on experience and background
- Familiarity with heavy rigging preferred
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and proof of insurance coverage
- Must be able to pass core safety, climbing and other required training courses
- Must be willing to obtain a class A CDL with air brake endorsement
- Driving Record Requirements
- Valid current state license without restrictions
- No license suspension or restrictions within previous 3 years
- No DWI/DWA/OWI/OUI etc. within previous 5 years
- No more than 3 points on the motor vehicle report within the previous 3 years
- Core Competencies
- Mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Full English language proficiency
- Troubleshooting and repairing specialty equipment
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Review and follow work instructions
- Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding written instructions, manuals, and other work-related documents
- Familiar with Microsoft Office software
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Technology – Operation of a company-provided cell phone, laptop, tablet, and digital camera
- Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
- Control Precision – The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
- Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and ability to solve the problem
- Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
- Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet)
- Arm-Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
- Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
- Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically 90% of the time, as required.
- Ability and willingness to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability and willingness to signal and rig loads up to one hundred tons.
- Ability and willingness to work and climb heights a minimum of 300ft.
- Ability to meet specific OSHA weight limits of 250 to 300 lbs. max.
- Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to manage repetitive weight - 50 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
- Ability and willingness to be available for rotation shift schedules 24 hours, seven days a week.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Travel allowances and per diem.