Milligan Site Technician

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Position Overview:

• The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms. The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. They will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.

• Travel up to 10%

• Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Service and maintenance wind turbines

• Troubleshoot errors on wind turbine

• Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering functions

• Be self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently

• Performs mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.

• Supports customer remotely and onsite, and provides 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.

• Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.

• Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.

• Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience :

• Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record.  Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.

• Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm

• Relevant 3 to 5 years work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry

• Must have minimum of 6 months experience in a mechanical, electrical or industrial field

• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces

• Flexible travel schedule

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations

• Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

• Must pass pre-hire background drug screening

• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

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Preferred Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

• Certification from a Renewable Energy or Wind Technical Program

• Hands on work experience as a Wind Technician on a Wind Farm

• Relevant work experience e.g. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive industry

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