Wind Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Pasco
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:

Title: Wind Technician
Location: Pasco, WA (can live out of area but must be flexible for travel to support field sites: CO/WV/WA and Pasco shop)
Shift: Day shift, typically M - F
Compensation: $27 - $32/hr DOEQ (total first year projected compensation with OT and per diem is $80K+)
Benefits: Promotional opportunities are available upon skills development and mastery. Benefits start on your first day. Cost-sharing options for Medical, Dental, Vision. Company provided STD, LTD, and Basic Life Insurance with supplemental coverage available. 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) participation and company match after one (1) month of employment plus quarterly Core Defined Contributions. Additional benefits such as: Work/Life Balance program, free Noom participation, and PayActiv Earned Wage Access. Ten paid holidays per year in addition to three weeks of Paid Time Off per year (pro-rated on hire date during first year); accrual rates increase with years of service.
Travel: Must be flexible for up to 100% travel (cycle between field sites and Pasco support). Travel can be up to multiple weeks depending on site needs. Can also expect to provide Pasco support if not in the field (hotel/housing provided).
Position Description:

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion. H&N Wind and Electric, a division of Timken Motor & Crane Services, is currently seeking a Wind Technician for the Pasco, Washington site. The role of the Wind Technician is to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance on wind turbines. This position reports to the Field Service Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Perform scheduled maintenance and general service on wind turbines
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis
Assist in all areas of site operations
Submit daily time and travel expenses accurately and on-time
Perform other skilled and non-skilled job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum three (3) years of hands-on mechanical experience required; five (5) years preferred
Three (3) years of wind technician experience preferred
Willing and able to travel 100% of the time
Driver's License and clean driving record required; CDL preferred
Able to pass a DOT medical exam
Ability to understand, perform, and retain various skill-related training on operational and safety procedures
Ability to climb ladders unassisted and work on towers up to 350 feet
Work indoors/outdoors in extreme heat/cold for extended periods of time
Frequently handle, move, and/or lift repetitive weight up to 50 lbs
Self-initiative with a focus on quality of work and great customer service

Keywords: Orion Talent, Kennewick , Wind Technician, Professions , Pasco, Washington