Repair Technician Onshore Wind

Job Description Summary

Gearboxes Repair Technician will be responsible for Mechanical disassembly, inspection and assembly of Wind Gearboxes. He/she will report to the Shop Operations Leader

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In addition you will:

• Exchange Bearings and gears as per engineering drawings and remanufacturing specifications
• Be able to perform standard mechanical assembly procedures, perform rework, and repair of gearbox components and systems to drawing specifications Downtower in the repair shop or Uptower in the Wind Turbine.
• Repair and Assembly of WTG 750KW, 1.5/1.6MW and 2.x MW turbines.
• Maintain proper handling of GE tools and equipment.
• Occasionally required to work in tight areas, ladders, scissor lift, greater than 4m high off ground.
• Occasionally required to perform repair operations uptower
• Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use all tools associated with assembling units according to required specifications:
  • lifting equipment, wall and overhead cranes
  • Hydraulic and electric Torque tools
  • Specific hydraulic pullers for disassembly operations
  • Other Tools included but not limited to impact drills, magnetic drills, drill press, angle grinders, sanders, basic hand tools (manual and pneumatic)
  • Measurement Tools, calibers, oil flushing equipment.
• Read and understand mechanical layout, engineering drawings
• Follow all EH&S guidelines and policies
• Follow good environmental practices and waste management procedures. Segregate waste in the pertinent containers at the Repair Hall.
• Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use CNC equipment to regrind gears, rings and covers.

• Mechanical or Electrical School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Wind Gearbox Repair Shop
• Certified in the use of lifting equipment, such as overhead and wall cranes, as well as lifting methods and practices by using appropriate slings, chains, hooks, etc..
• Trained on Bearings assembly practices, including clearance and preload calculation.
• Trained in the use of sealing and adhesives for bearings assembly
• Trained in hoses manufacturing and testing.
• Training on tightening practices and tools.
• Training on CNC.

• Ability to read, understand and follow mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
• Self-motivated to work with minimal guidance and willingness to learn from others
• Ability and Willingness to work at heights and confined spaces, repairing gearboxes uptower in the Nacelle enclosure if required
• Ability and willingness to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, in order to meet business needs
• Ability to follow instructions and be willing to work outsid