Field Services Up-Tower Repair Technician

Formed in 2011, Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA) has grown into one of the nation’s leading infrastructure construction companies with 75% of the business servicing the renewable energy industry. Possessing an integrated portfolio, IEA has demonstrated the power of growing organically and how to successfully execute numerous strategic acquisitions. With the mission of proactively and safely meeting the essential infrastructure requirements to build some of the most challenging infrastructures across North America, our team has proven over time that our commitment and focus are second to none. From design and engineering to site development and construction, IEA’s services span the entire construction process. By taking a flexible and partnership approach, as well as focusing on the power of our people, we have fulfilled all our client’s needs with confidence. The IEA Family of companies includes IEA Constructors, White Construction, Bianchi Electric, American Civil Constructors (Mountain West and West Coast), Saiia Construction, William Charles Construction and Ragnar Benson. Throughout the IEA Family of companies, we embrace diversity and foster an environment of inclusion and equity. This is because we believe that all employees deserve to experience a deep sense of belonging. With values including safety, integrity, innovation, flexibility, performance, teamwork, and financial strength, we ensure that everything we do is led by what we value the most. At IEA, we foster an environment where everyone has a voice and one that is stronger together because of our differences. At the end of the day, our employees are our biggest asset, and we are proud of building both strong infrastructures and an even stronger culture.

• Perform traditional gearbox, generator, generator frames, slew ring, main shaft main bearing, yaw drive, pitch drive, machine head, nacelle enclosure and tower section exchanges a plus.
• Perform fixed rotor gearbox exchanges on multiple OEM turbines. Self-hoisting crane experience and certification a plus.
• Deliver a “safety-first” mindset with quality workmanship at an efficient work pace.
• Qualified with an ability to read schematics to build and perform LOTO procedures.
• Machining experience with boring, resurfacing, stud extraction and helical replacement a plus.
• Interface with customers relaying interactions to their leadership teams as needed.
• Proficient measuring OD of bearing bores and capable of measuring bearing seats.
• Proficient setting up and using open flame torches to separate bearings and gears.
• Read and comprehend schematics, work instructions and safety protocols.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience changing high speed and intermediate bearings on multiple OEM platforms as well as Mega Watt classes.
• Proficient in crane signaling and industry approved rigging practices; NCCCO Riggers 1/Signal person preferred. NCCCO Riggers 2 a plus.
• Ability to determine proper bearings for the application based off nomenclature.
• Perform DE and NDE bearing exchanges, re-leads, wye ring repairs and testing on various generator models.
• Travel extensively with little or no notice to customer wind farm sites.
• Proficient in the use and operation of multiple brands of electrical testers to include winding analyzers, meggers, DLO testers, turn to turn ratio analyzers, hi pot testers, IR testers.
• Perform installation tasks and have a high proficiency in torquing, tensioning, calibration, and use of hydraulic, power, and hand tools.
• Ability to perform failure analysis on bearings and gears.
• Borescope inspections: ability to inspect, document and produce quality reports.
• Inspect and operate support equipment to include all-terrain forklift and aerial lift.
• Understand and follow crane lift plans.
• Well versed in reading and understanding gearbox and generator drawings.
• OEM experience for controls interface and troubleshooting. Multiple OEMs a plus.
• Proficient in electrical brazing, tying, and wrapping and insulation techniques for motors and generators.
• Initiate and perform high competency tasks as well as follow defined instructions, schedules and update automated “plan of the day”.

GED
High School Diploma

• Ability to work with minimal supervision when given adequate instructions.
• Able to lift/carry materials that are an average weight of (35) pounds, up to (70) pounds 8 to 10 hours daily, from waist, shoulder or even above shoulders.
• Ability to work well with others in teams of 2 to 8 and produce quality results.
• 2 years Up tower component repair experience required, or 3 years strong mechanical aptitude type work.
• Able to tolerate exposure to weather (ranging from hot, cold, rain, sun, snow) up to 8 to10 hours daily.
• Must be comfortable with heights (260 feet or more) and confined spaces.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without company sponsorship.
• OEM site troubleshooting and maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to meet OSHA weight requirements for ladder climbing of 250 to 300 pounds, determined by considering the total weight limits of ladders and rigging harnesses including equipment and tools, as well as the combined weight of any two climbers in a potential rescue situation.
• Must have customer service focused attitude and excellent communication skills.

$24/Hour-$47/Hour

• Compliance
• On the job
• Safety