POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures. • Work in and around wind turbines. • Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis. • Professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis. • Demonstrate safety as a top priority. • Install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair wind turbines. • Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly. • Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment. • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines. • Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems. • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions. • Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems • Replace worn or malfunctioning components. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or can obtain a TWIC card. • Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate wind energy or related preferred. • Minimum one (1) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or wind energy degree or certificate. • Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools. • Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred). PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to Zero Injury principles. • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measuring using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. • Basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling. • Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor. • Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution. • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation. • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics. • Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height. • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions. • Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to: First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, etc. • Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO. • Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This person will have specialized technical expertise and assist in training and mentoring crews of up to 20. This will require and extensive amount of travel throughout the United States. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures. • Work in and around wind turbines. • Climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis. • Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis. • Demonstrate safety as a top priority. • Install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines. • Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly. • Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment. • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines. • Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems. • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions. • Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems. • Replace worn or malfunctioning components. • Professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis. • Provide technical support and guidance to assure product quality and conformance. • Perform onsite audits of procedures and field processes and drive change as necessary. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain TWIC Card. • Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in and around wind turbines, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or two (2) years’ experience and degree or certification. • Technical 2 or 4 year degree or certificate related to mechanical maintenance, wind energy, mechanical engineering, or related preferred. • Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools. • Valid Driver’s License. CDL preferred. PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height. • Ability to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions. • Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction. • Ability to maintain certification required to perform the work, including but not limited to: First Aid/CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, ArcFlash, etc. • Ability to take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to zero injury principles. • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence procedure manuals. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution. • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation. Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics. • Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling. • Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor. • Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist.
See More Details >>Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Team, with a primary focus on the Wind sector. This position is client facing and will lead work procurement efforts as well as management of moderate to complex geotechnical engineering projects, specifically related to the Wind sector. This position will be responsible for ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded by providing exceptional team leadership and technical guidance. Responsibilities • Develop scopes of work and prepare proposals for moderate to complex geotechnical engineering projects, primarily in wind sector. • Manage routine to complex geotechnical engineering projects including project scope, schedule, budget, and safety. • Develop / assist in development of business goals and objectives. • Support client relationships to effectively achieve market sector goals and strategies. • Identify and pursue wind-related business / client development opportunities. • Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings. • Work with regional operations leaders to effectively coordinate staff, resources, and manage workloads. • Prepare geotechnical engineering reports providing professional opinions and practical solutions, along with other professional documents. • Perform engineering analyses using company and industry standards and methodology • Review engineering analyses and reports prepared by junior level engineering staff. • Perform quality review of work performed by assigned staff; identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external quality issues on projects. • Leadership of a technical or project related team • Mentor junior level engineering staff. • As required, work with regional operations leaders to build team to execute transmission and power infrastructure projects. Required Skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Possess strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. • Strong organization and customer service skills. • Goal oriented and highly motivated • Ability to exceed client expectations while thriving in a time critical / dynamic work environment. • Ability to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader. • Fundamental understanding of geology and geologic stability and performance mechanisms • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint. • Avalid driver's license and aclean driving history required. Required Experience: • Bachelor's degree (BS) ingeotechnical, civil, or related engineering required. • Professional Engineer registration/license. Candidate will be required to obtain licensure in multiple other states. • 5 or more years of wind geotechnical engineering experience. • Previous experience with large scale construction projects preferred. • Experience working in a consulting firm preferred but not required. • Ability to bring in existing client relationships preferred but not required. • Ability to travel up to 10% of time. #LI-MB1 Compensation Range: $93,600.00 - $140,400.00 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us athrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Kansas City, KS, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs typically last about two to three years, providing comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with Kansas City emerging as a key hub for wind energy jobs. Apprentices in Kansas City can expect to earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $5,600 per week. Training programs, industry partnerships, and local initiatives are creating pathways to a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding wind energy sector.
