Traveling Service Technician, TM Services (m/f/d)

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Summary:

As a Traveling Service Technician, you will be working a field-based role within the Service Resources department that performs a variety of site activities including, but not limited to, maintenance, inspections, retrofits, large component exchanges, and repairs. This position requires a person to travel as needed for extended periods within the U.S. and Canada but also could be performing work at one specific location for an extended period with little to no travel.

Responsibilities:

• Performs major corrective repairs, including complete replacement of gearboxes, on wind turbines, maintenance, inspections, retrofits, large component exchanges, and repairs as assigned throughout North America and Canada safely and efficiently following company procedures and processes.

• Diagnoses, analyzes, and resolves issues on wind turbines.

• Utilizes specialized tooling and equipment to perform activities.

• Identifies potential hazards and communicates to management.

• Follows defined instructions and schedules, executes plans as directed, and performs according to the instructions from Resource management.

• Establishes and maintains proper business relationships with customers, subcontractors, and peers, as well as performs necessary administrative duties accurately.

• Utilizes appropriate safety gear, and protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed safely.

• Maintains, properly, tools and equipment used to perform repair activities

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• A 2-year degree in wind turbine technology or a similar field strongly preferred

• 2-5 years of field service experience preferred with operations and maintenances, troubleshooting, inspections, large component exchanges, and repairs of wind turbines

• Demonstrated use and understanding of power tools

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of times and also requires working overtime, including flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business needs 

• Able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced setting

• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment

• Maintain required training certifications such as rigger/signal person certification and crane calling certification

• Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings, schematics, instructions, and schedules 

• Basic computer skills, familiarity with internet-based programs, MS Office, and ability to generate data and reports using a computer

• Must possess a full valid U.S. driver’s license

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport to travel internationally

• Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265lbs. max.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $26-$30/Hr. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. Nordex USA, Inc. does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.