Company: Deutsche Windtechnik
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Location: California
Job Description: Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US, and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services. Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018. Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market. Ready to start your career and be an important part of our wind technician team? As an Associate Technician, you will utilize mechanical and electrical skills by overseeing the maintenance on our wind turbines where you will work alongside and be mentored by senior technicians to be able to learn and grow in the wind industry. You will also maintain routine activities to keep the turbines up and running utilizing basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures. Are You Looking to: Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site? Generate required reports and other paperwork? Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue? Assist in all areas of site operations? Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair? Are You Ready to: Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics. Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines. Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO). What You’ll Need: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree is a bonus, but not required. Valid Driver's License Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations. Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening. Due to PPE constraints, those climbing turbines may not exceed 275 lbs. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines. Employees must be physically fit enough to free climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and working in extreme weather conditions. Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in a tower in the event of an emergency. What You’ll Get: 401k with immediately vested, generous company match. Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits. Competitive Compensation. Personalized and Ongoing Training. DWT CULTURE: What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture. Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners. Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time. How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient and Resilient. We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Whenever employees are working, operating DWT supplied vehicles, on DWT premises, or are conducting DWT related work off-site, they are prohibited from: Using, possessing, buying, selling, manufacturing or dispensing an illegal drug (to include possession of drug paraphernalia) Having alcohol or an illegal drug in their system Possessing or consuming alcohol. YMqNI7pSxD
Job Type: Full-time
Company Description: We are a specialist in the maintenance and repair of wind turbines onshore and offshore. Our day-to-day business includes the planning and implementation of maintenance, repair, upgrading and inspection procedures. All measures to keep the fascinating wind turbines up and running for the long term. What makes us stand out from other service companies? We offer everything from A to Z – and match that with a passion for all technical services related to wind power. Our services for onshore and offshore wind energy: - Maintenance and repair solutions with a focus on the systems engineering of the manufacturers, Vestas/NEG Micon, Siemens/AN Bonus, Nordex, Senvion, Fuhrländer, Gamesa and Enercon. - Rotor blade service for all blades from all manufacturers - Tower and foundations: inspection and refurbishment - Control and power electronics: repair, development, manufacture and support - Safety equipment/QHSE - Expert advice and consulting - Substations: maintenance and repairs and operation - Repowering and further operation Round about 5,000 wind turbines are serviced by over 1,500 employees worldwide as part of permanent maintenance contracts (basic and full maintenance). Its system engineering focuses on Vestas/NEG Micon, Siemens/AN Bonus, Nordex, Senvion, Fuhrländer, Gamesa and Enercon turbines.
