Wind Turbine Technicians - Salem, ND

Overview

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Wind Turbine Technician to our Gemini Energy Services team based in New Salem, ND.

Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting drive positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in water, environment, energy, and international development, improving lives globally.

Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

We are seeking Wind Turbine Technicians local to the Bison Wind Farm site in New Salem, ND who can join our dynamic team. Qualified candidates will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of multiple brands of services, including troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical components on wind farm sites, such as elevators and related systems.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Carry out duties with a primary focus on safety and quality.
• Understand both metric and imperial measurement systems.
• Complete timecards with detailed descriptions of work performed and expense reports for reimbursement of airline baggage fees, company vehicle car washes, and other eligible incidental expenses.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services.
• Problem-solve issues as they arise.
• Troubleshoot equipment, machines, wiring, or computer program issues.
• Understand direct current and alternating current electricity, and electronics.
• Write reports, complete work orders, chart information, and track progress on tasks.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and fellow employees.
• Lead teams, train new employees, and complete reports when needed.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Additional duties as required.

• Electrical or Mechanical experience of at least four years.
• If entry-level, provide proof of Wind Technician Certification from an accredited Wind Academy or equivalent Trade School.
• Possess excellent electrical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of turbine-related machinery and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for protection of people, property, and institutions.
• Willing to learn and progress into a stronger role, such as troubleshooting, commissioning or serving as lead technician on site.
• Any experience with turbine technology and/or being up-tower on platforms welcomed, including Solar/Off-shore experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, work instructions, manuals.

• Capable of lifting at least 40-100 lbs.
• Capable of bending, twisting, and lifting items overhead.
• Capable of climbing a wind turbine tower up to 400 ft in height up to three times daily.

• Variable weather conditions
• Outdoor work
• Climbing up to 400 feet in height

• Fluent English verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and fit-to-drive record with no more than two moving violations in the past three years,…