Wind Technician

Company: The Timken Company
Location: Pasco
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion. H&N Wind and Electric, a division of Timken Motor & Crane Services, is currently seeking a Wind Technician for the Pasco, Washington site. The role of the Wind Technician is to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance on wind turbines. This position reports to the Field Service Supervisor. Essential Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and general service on wind turbines
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Perform some diagnostic electrical analysis
• Assist in all areas of site operations
• Submit daily time and travel expenses accurately and on-time
• Perform other skiilled and non-skilled job duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum three (3) years of hands-on mechanical experience required; five (5) years preferred
• Three (3) years of wind technician experience preferred
• Willing and able to travel 100% of the time
• Driver's License and clean driving record required; CDL preferred
• Able to pass a DOT medical exam
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various skill-related training on operational and safety procedures
• Ability to climb ladders unassisted and work on towers up to 350 feet
• Work indoors/outdoors in extreme heat/cold for extended periods of time
• Frequently handle, move, and/or lift repetitive weight up to 50 lbs
• Self-initiative with a focus on quality of work and great customer service The yearly compensation for this role is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour and is commensurate on experience and education, and could pay more or less than the posted range. Promotional opportunities are available upon skills development and mastery. Benefits start on your first day. Cost-sharing options for Medical, Dental, Vision. Company provided STD, LTD, and Basic Life Insurance with supplemental coverage available. 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) participation and company match after one (1) month of employment plus quarterly Core Defined Contributions. Additional benefits such as: Work/Life Balance program, free Noom participation, and PayActiv Earned Wage Access. Ten paid holidays per year in addition to three weeks of Paid Time Off per year (pro-rated on hire date during first year); accrual rates increase with years of service. Qualified candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the link located in the job posting at www.careers.timken.com. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
  
  

Keywords: The Timken Company, Richland , Wind Technician, Professions , Pasco, Washington