Job Description

As a Specialty Field Service Traveling Technician, primary responsibilities include traveling throughout North America performing field services for various wind turbine manufacturers and wind turbine owners.

This position requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field environment.

REQUIREMENTS / JOB KNOWLEDGE

TAKKION has an in-house safety and technical training team. We train highly mechanical individuals on:

• Complex gearbox repair
• High speed replacements
• Intermediate replacements
• Low speed replacements
• Planetary repairs
• Full helical rebuilds o In-field machining
• Large corrective repairs
• Gearbox / drivetrain replacements
• Gen changeouts o Blade changeouts
• Blade bearing changeouts o Nacelle removal / yaw bearing / slew ring
• Rotor drop

Other requirements include:

• Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 300+ feet
• Must not exceed 280 lbs. for safety of employee (PFPE requirement)
• Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Possess a valid driver's license / and the ability to obtain a passport (potential for international work)
• Required for travel for up to six (6) weeks at a time / and the ability to work overnight shifts/weekends as needed
• Safety champion
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the drive to produce quality work
• Must always be on hand and ready to perform additional related assigned tasks

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required. Secondary education in wind (or) energy-related field preferred. Automotive industry / general mechanical repair experience beneficial.
• One (1) – five (5) years of functional experience in wind energy or related field preferred.
• Knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Self-starter with a drive for continuous improvement of the business operations.
• Express willingness to step out of the box to assist other teams to meet and overcome challenges for the company.

Takkion is an Equal Opportunity Employer