Job details

Wind Technician [on-site]

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:

High school or equivalent: or up to one year related experience or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
Successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level wind technician
Able to demonstrate some basic computer knowledge
Able to follow both verbal and written instructions
Good verbal and written communication skills

By EDF

As one of the world's leading electric utilities, businesses and consumers choose EDF to keep their lives running smoothly. We have 158,467 employees around the globe. EDF is at the forefront of energy technology, including nuclear, hydro, wind, ...

10 jobs

INDUSTRY

Energy & Utilities

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Paris, France

DATE POSTED

July 21, 2023