Wind Energy Technician Instructor & Turbine Technician

POSITION: Wind Energy Technician Instructor & Turbine Technician

LOCATION: Devils Lake, ND

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: This is a full time, 12 months, benefited position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: LRSC does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.

JOB SUMMARY: Lake Region State College is accepting applications for a Wind Energy Technician Instructor and Turbine Technician. Responsibilities include teaching all program courses within the Lake Region State College Wind Energy Technician Program. Successful applicant will have the ability to climb, work and teach students at heights up to 350 feet within a wind turbine; must be able to lift to 50 pounds on a regular basis; ability to work and teach outside in all seasons; may require extended overnight travel to fulfill workforce training support; and requires a valid drivers’ license.

Duties include teaching fundamental and advanced hydraulic theory with the practical application of that theory in a laboratory setting; mechanical systems units within the Wind Energy Technician program courses; workplace safety standards; electrical theory, motor and generator theory, PLC, practical motor control; and inventory control methods. This instructor will also provide workforce training in electrical, fluid power theory and practical application as well as workplace standards to student groups within the wind industry. Assist in the development of other courses with the intent to teach the use of specific industry tools such as, but not limited to, hand tools, an underground power line locator, bore scopes, torque and tension tools and heavy equipment and warehouse vehicles such as front-end loaders, forklifts and skid steer loaders.

This person will also be the lead technician for LRSC’s wind turbine.

Minimum Requirements: Requires an AAS Degree in wind energy or related field and/or a combination of education and experience sufficient for the position. Must be eligible to obtain a career and technical education teaching credential.

SALARY: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: April 18, 2023

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out the LRSC employment application, include a cover letter, resume, and information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR Director, Lake Region State College, 1801 College Drive North, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or email to [email protected]. (Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.)

CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.

EO/AA STATEMENT: Lake Region State College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Lake Region State College will be hiring one (1) applicant for this position and will interview the top three (3) candidates. North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.